Field Service Engineer - New College Graduate Rotational Program

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring new college graduates for its Field Service Engineer rotational program. You will act as the direct liaison with customers, helping them install, maintain and upgrade equipment, and you will receive FSE certification through hands-on equipment training. The program offers exposure to digital tools, internal operations, customer requirements and project presentations, with multiple roles open and travel from 20% to 75%.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers onsite to install, maintain and upgrade equipment, solving high-value problems quickly
• Perform scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic and gas systems
• Follow training procedures and published task plans to test equipment and diagnose and resolve technical problems
• Complete job documentation, safety training and procedures for processing parts
• Represent Applied Materials professionally to the customer and meet on-site safety, environmental and COVID-19 requirements
• Analyze data and devise practical solutions to real-time customer problems

Required profile

• Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
• Preferred: up to 1 year of work experience, military technical training, or an internship in customer/field service support
• Must be fully authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship is not available
• Physical demands include extensive walking, standing, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 35 lbs, working at height and in a clean room with PPE

Required skills

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience diagnosing and resolving basic technical challenges
• Familiarity with hand tools and digital multimeters
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Salary of $27.00 - $37.40 depending on location and hire grade
• Full-time position with relocation eligibility
• Possible bonus and stock award program participation