GPS Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a GPS Engineer to provide expert-level technical support for semiconductor mainframes, robotic handling systems, and critical subsystems. The role involves collaborating with global engineering teams and customers to ensure equipment reliability and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of next‑generation and legacy semiconductor platforms, mainframes, robots, and subsystems.
• Lead complex technical escalations with cross‑functional design and engineering teams to drive rapid issue resolution.
• Deliver troubleshooting methodologies, best practices, and technical documentation to customer engineers worldwide.
• Create and update safety, installation, startup, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Develop training packages and train Customer Engineers, Process Support Engineers, and Technical Product Support teams.
• Identify critical spare‑part requirements and coordinate inventory availability with Applied Global Services.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in semiconductor equipment, product support, field service, or systems engineering.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical escalations and work with cross‑functional global teams.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, robotics, and automation.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and root‑cause investigation abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication for global stakeholder engagement.