PDC Operations Lead CE

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.

What We Offer

Salary:

$45.00 - $62.15

Location:

Austin,TX

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .

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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Role & Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive FSO knowledge:
  Manage daily account operations: parts receive/return, manage shifts, track escalations, track open service cases, monitor safety performances.

• Customer Interface:
  Daily/ weekly/ monthly meetings with the customer. Handling technical escalations, define mitigation plans, present findings & analysis.

• Monitor team's KPIs
  - Utilization, over-time, certifications.

• Monitor PDC fleet performances/ KPIs:
  Uptime, NCs, PM/CM time

• Help with new team members onboarding.

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment

• Apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as company diagnostic tools and documentation, to solve complex equipment issues

• Follow and generate documented procedures and published task plans

• Communicate with customers and internal business units, lead projects as necessary

• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers Customer Engineers

• Fulfill additional duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Only relevant for candidates with vast PDC experience

• Must have minimum 2-3 years as a lead CE or 6+ years as a CE for PDC products (non legacy)

• Work on customer site (near Austin)

• Completion of an Associate degree or comparable military technical training and field service experience

• Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics

• Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters

• Advanced knowledge of wafer processing parameters

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point

• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.

• Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large ramp execution

• Experience with Samsung (US/Korea)

• Experience with one (or more) of the following platforms: DR G10/H20, Provision
  10, Enlight, Primevision
  10

• Bachelor's Degree

• Project management skills and ability to lead key customer and internal product meetings

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, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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