Field Service Engineer PVD Systems (Inline & Cluster Tools)

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

Location: Bay Area, California (preferred)

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)