Customer Engineer / Installation Engineer (Pre‑Hire Graduate Program)

About the role

As a Customer Engineer (Field Service Engineer) you will be the direct liaison with Applied Materials customers, installing, maintaining and upgrading semiconductor equipment. The position is designed for 2027 graduates and includes a pre‑hire program that secures a career start after graduation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform Tier I service activities and assist with Tier II tasks.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic and gas systems.
• Use digital analytics and basic diagnostic techniques to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Communicate directly with customers to coordinate support plans and ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in escalation calls and verify operational quality of systems.

Required profile

• 2027 graduate or soon‑to‑graduate candidate.
• Physically able to work in clean‑room environments, lift up to 35 lb, and use hand/power tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 % of the time.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and follow safety procedures.

Required skills

• Digital analytics for troubleshooting.
• Preventative maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic and gas systems.
• Use of test equipment and basic diagnostic tools.

What we offer

• Supportive work culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Pre‑hire program that locks in a career start without affecting military service or graduation schedule.
• Access to exclusive networking events, seminars and career‑growth workshops.