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Customer Engineer

Applied Materials

Customer Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 27, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026MYS, Kulim

Job Description

Who We AreApplied 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 OfferLocation:Kulim,MYSYou’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. Role Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipmentApply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with assistance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] and/or the customer to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systemsCoordinate and communicate directly with customersFulfill additional duties, as assignedMinimum Qualifications: Completion of an Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification4-7 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or other equipment support industryAdvanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamicsStrong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimetersEffective written and verbal communication skillsBasic 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.Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID-19 protocolsPhysical 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. More to Lead roleAdditional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:NoApplied 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.

Locations

  • MYS, Kulim

Skills Required

  • semiconductor industryintermediate
  • hand toolsintermediate
  • Microsoft Excelintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of an Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification (experience)
  • 4-7 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or other equipment support industry (experience, 7 years)
  • Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters (experience)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (experience)
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required. (experience)
  • Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID-19 protocols (experience)
  • Completion of an Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification (experience)
  • 4-7 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or other equipment support industry (experience, 7 years)
  • Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters (experience)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (experience)
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required. (experience)
  • Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID-19 protocols (experience)
  • More to Lead role (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment
  • Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with assistance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
  • Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] and/or the customer to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges
  • Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems
  • Coordinate and communicate directly with customers
  • Fulfill additional duties, as assigned
  • Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment
  • Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with assistance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
  • Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] and/or the customer to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges
  • Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems
  • Coordinate and communicate directly with customers

Benefits

  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.

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