Field Service Engineer (New College Graduates) (Boise)
The Field Service Engineer role involves hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment. The position requires strong technical skills, customer interaction, and collaboration with global teams to ensure optimal system performance, with opportunities for international travel and technical growth in a cleanroom environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Provide hands-on field service support for precision semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment at customer sites. Typical responsibilities include:
- Provide on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex inspection and metrology systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance, system upgrades, integration, calibration, and testing in cleanroom environments.
- Interface directly with customers to diagnose issues, deliver technical solutions, and maximize system uptime.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support product improvements.
- Create clear service reports, documentation, and feedback for internal teams and management.
- Participate in equipment evaluations, training sessions, and long-duration installation projects when required.
- Support the local service operation to build strong customer relationships.
What We’re Looking For
Required qualifications for this entry-level / new-graduate role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Physics, Materials Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline (Chemistry accepted with relevant hands-on FSE experience).
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, and common hand tools.
- Experience working in or supporting work in a cleanroom environment.
- Familiarity with lasers, vacuum systems, optical systems, and precision instrumentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable working with international teams and customers.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for training and customer support.
Preferred Qualifications
Nice-to-have skills that will set you apart:
- Bilingual in Japanese or Mandarin.
- Experience with photomask/mask inspection, metrology (EUV/DUV), lithography, optics, camera systems, lasers, or robotics.
- Prior experience supporting long installation or sustainment projects (12+ weeks).
Compensation & Travel
- Salary Range: $85,000–$90,000 per year.
- Travel: Domestic and international travel for training and customer support is required.
About the Role & Employer
This is an entry-level Field Service Engineer position aimed at new college graduates with internship or hands-on experience in semiconductor equipment or related fields. You will join a global engineering and service organization supporting customers with advanced inspection and metrology systems. The role emphasizes technical troubleshooting, customer-facing skills, and the opportunity to grow technical expertise through field work and collaboration.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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