Field Service Engineer – PVD Systems (Inline & Cluster Tools)

Reports To : Service Manager

Travel : 50–75%, as required

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Field Service Engineer to support our physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems, including inline and cluster tool platforms. The ideal candidate will be based in the Bay Area and will play a key role in installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading advanced thin film equipment at customer sites within the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform on-site service, diagnostics, and repair of inline and cluster PVD systems
• Support system installations, upgrades, and routine maintenance
• Train end-users on system operation and basic troubleshooting
• Communicate effectively with customers, internal engineering, and support teams
• Document service work and maintain accurate service records
• Travel as needed to customer sites (typically 50–75%)

Required Qualifications

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• 5+ years of experience servicing PVD systems or other vacuum-based semiconductor/equipment tools
• Strong knowledge of vacuum, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Experience with inline or cluster tool configurations preferred
• Comfortable with hands-on, field-based troubleshooting and repairs
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Based in the Bay Area or willing to relocate
• S. work authorization required

Preferred Background

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• Experience supporting thin film deposition systems in a manufacturing or R&D setting
• Prior exposure to solar, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing environments (e.g., high-volume fabs or precision thin film applications)