Customer Engineer - Kiryat Gat

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location: Kiryat Gat,ISR

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As a Field Service Engineer [Customer Engineer] at Applied Materials, you serve as the direct liaison with customers, collaborating closely to install, maintain, and upgrade equipment. You'll use digital analytics for troubleshooting and apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess and address technical issues. Your responsibilities include performing preventative and corrective maintenance on various systems such as electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems. Additionally, you'll coordinate and communicate directly with customers to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service.

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Job Description
We are looking for a highly talented customer engineer to join our account team & integrate within our field support group in Kiryat Gat to provide a unique customer experience by demonstrating outstanding technical capabilities and inter-personal skills.
What’s in it for you?
As a customer engineer at Applied Materials you’ll be working for a high growth international company, integrating into the heart of the manufacturing process of advanced digital devices. You’ll get the opportunity and practice to work on the most advanced semiconductor equipment while learning new skills or perfecting existing ones such as advanced trouble shooting and problem solving, project management, robotics, semiconductor device manufacturing processes and more. In addition, you’ll get advanced training on cutting edge hardware industry components.
Role Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] in installing, maintaining, and upgrading customer equipment
Use digital analytics for troubleshooting
Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with guidance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems (training provided)
Coordinate and communicate directly with customers
Fulfill additional duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

B.Sc. or Practical Engineer in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering , field service experience, or trade certification
Willing to learn and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience diagnosing and resolving basic technical challenges
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1–2 years of work experience in customer/field service support, or a related technical field
Associate degree in electronics or engineering technologies
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, or thermodynamics
Familiarity with hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters
Work is located in Kiryat Gat in a cleanroom environment
Work in shifts including nights and weekends

Physical Requirements:

This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors and working with electricity, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.