Field Service Engineer (Metrology & Inspection Equipment)

Industry: Semiconductor Equipment / Field Service

Our client, a global semiconductor equipment provider, is looking for a Field Service Engineer to support metrology and wafer inspection tools installed at customer fabs. This role involves hands-on installation, qualification, troubleshooting, and maintenance of precision inspection equipment in a live production environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform on-site installation, qualification, and acceptance testing of metrology/inspection tools at customer fabs
• Diagnose and resolve equipment faults to minimize tool downtime and maintain production throughput
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance in line with OEM specifications
• Support tool calibration and performance verification to meet customer process requirements
• Liaise directly with customer engineering teams to understand issues, prioritize fixes, and communicate status
• Escalate complex technical issues to OEM back-end support/engineering teams as needed
• Maintain accurate service records, technical documentation, and reports
• Provide end-user training on equipment operation and troubleshooting

Core Key Skills

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent)
• Hands-on field service experience with semiconductor metrology or wafer inspection equipment
• Experience installing, qualifying, or troubleshooting precision optical/laser-based inspection systems
• Strong troubleshooting methodology (root cause analysis, structured problem-solving)
• Comfortable working in cleanroom environments and following strict safety/quality protocols
• Willingness to travel between customer sites and support on-call/standby coverage
• Good communication skills for direct customer interaction

Nice to Have

• Experience with a recognized metrology/inspection OEM platform
• Prior experience working inside a wafer fab (as OEM vendor or fab employee)
• Familiarity with SPC/FDC data monitoring tools