Technical Support Engineer - Etch, Leixlip

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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What You’ll Do

As a Technical Support Engineer (TSE), you’ll provide technical support remotely and on site, to Field Service Operations (FSO) personnel for highly complex problems involving equipment malfunction, on wafer issues, and performance enhancement programs where first-line product support was unable to isolate or fix a problem. Using advanced troubleshooting methodologies, you’ll establish success criteria, develop comprehensive action plans, analyze and compile findings, perform root cause analysis, and support FSO repair activities through escalation closure.

Role Responsibilities

Support multiple technical escalations, resolve with focus on time to resolution and quality of work

Attend customer field issues meetings with FSO, collaborate with BU engineers

Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services

Publish Technical Lessons Learned, troubleshooting guides, technical (ET) papers, etc.

Provide on-site coaching to Field Service Operations

Provide Alpha and Beta Site support

Support NPI development early in the product life cycle, and at key customer sites

Support BU DFx (Design for Service / Install) projects

Create, or collaborate in creation of, innovative advanced trouble shooting tools

Coach colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Solve complex problems using new perspectives on existing solutions

Exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and data

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a technical field.

2–4 years of Semiconductor Etch HW experience.

Experience with Microsoft suite and tools such as SAP, VSPI, and ARK

Preferred Qualifications

Exhibit strong communication skills—able to explain difficult or sensitive information

Demonstrate strong relationship management skills—works to build consensus and effectively manage difficult situations and stressful environments

Aware of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Mon-Fri 8 hr per day

Yes, generally 25% of the time, but could be as high as 50%.

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Referral Payment Plan: Standard

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