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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Field Service Engineer to support advanced semiconductor process-control and inspection equipment serving local fabs. This is a hands-on technical role ideal for new grads and early-career engineers who want paid technical training, a clear certification path, and a growth trajectory into senior field roles or technical support.

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What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues on-site, by phone, or remotely in collaboration with factory engineering teams
• Repair and modify systems at customer fabs — both board-level and system-level work
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with installations, startups, relocations and tool moves
• Use test equipment such as DVMs (digital voltmeters), oscilloscopes, flow meters and basic RF/optical test tools
• Write clear field service reports, document recurring issues, and escalate complex problems appropriately
• Maintain customer production uptime; identify and flag unsafe conditions
• Complete ongoing technical training and certification programs provided by Confidential Client

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What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline (new grads encouraged). A Master’s with 0 years of experience, an associate degree plus relevant experience, or military technical training will also be considered
• Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting electronics, optics, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Basic knowledge of computers, operating systems and networking
• Comfortable working in cleanroom environments and able to perform under pressure during equipment-down situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer-facing work
• Local to or willing to relocate to the Portland, OR area (Hillsboro / Beaverton customer sites)
• Reliable transportation and ability to spend at least 50% of time on customer sites

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay: $28.00 – $43.00 per hour (range depends on education and experience)
• Equity opportunity (depending on role and level)
• Paid, structured technical training and a clear certification path for semiconductor equipment
• Hands-on experience with advanced optics, electronics, and electro-mechanical systems
• Career growth into senior field service and technical support roles

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Work Location & Travel

• Primary work location: Hillsboro, OR (local customer sites in Hillsboro and Beaverton)
• Expect to spend a majority of time on-site at customer fabs (cleanroom access required)
• Regular local travel within the Portland metro area; long-distance travel only as required

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Why Candidates Join Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a global leader in process-control and inspection equipment for semiconductor manufacturing. The role offers accelerated technical training, exposure to cutting-edge hardware, and a clear path to advanced field or support roles — a strong opportunity for entry-level engineers to build a career in the semiconductor industry.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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