Installation Engineer

As an Installation Engineer, you are part of the Field Service Operations (FSO), Customer Engineer Team, and you will play a key role in bringing cutting-edge semiconductor equipment online at some of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities. Working alongside experienced Customer Engineers, you'll gain hands-on exposure to complex technologies, solve challenging technical problems, and directly impact customer success.

This is an exciting opportunity for engineers who enjoy hands-on technical work, customer interaction, international travel, and working in diverse manufacturing environments.

Travel: Up to 75% to customer sites across the region

What You'll Do

• Partner with Senior Customer Engineers to install, commission, maintain, and upgrade Applied Materials equipment at customer sites.

• Support equipment startup and acceptance activities to ensure successful deployment and operational readiness.

• Utilize digital diagnostic tools, equipment analytics, and troubleshooting methodologies to identify and resolve technical issues.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on advanced electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas delivery systems.

• Diagnose equipment performance issues and implement solutions with support from senior team members and technical experts.

• Build strong relationships with customers through professional communication and technical expertise.

• Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and operational procedures while working in customer manufacturing environments.

• Document maintenance activities, service reports, and technical findings accurately and professionally.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other business needs as required.

What You'll Learn

Applied Materials provides comprehensive training to help you develop expertise in:

• Semiconductor manufacturing technologies

• Advanced vacuum and plasma systems

• Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting

• Customer-facing technical support

• Cleanroom operations and best practices

• Installation and optimization of highly sophisticated manufacturing equipment

Prior semiconductor experience is beneficial but not required for candidates with strong technical aptitude and relevant industry experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree / bachelor's degree / master's degree in electrical engineering / mechanical engineering / Mechatronics, Military technical training, Trade certification, or equivalent technical experience

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics

• Experience identifying and resolving technical issues through structured troubleshooting

• Basic mechanical and technical aptitude involving pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum systems, or thermodynamics

• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and test equipment, including digital multimeters

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Valid driver's license

• Candidates must be able to travel freely within Europe and hold all necessary documentation to support international business travel

• Ability to meet all customer site requirements, including safety, environmental, and health-related protocols

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in field service, maintenance, manufacturing support, installation engineering, or a related technical role

• Experience working with semiconductor equipment or in cleanroom environments

• Experience supporting customers in a technical field service capacity

• Knowledge of vacuum systems, automation, robotics, process equipment, or precision manufacturing technologies

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Walk and stand for extended periods

• Work in tight spaces and at heights

• Climb stairs and ladders

• Bend, squat, kneel, reach, and twist regularly

• Lift and carry materials up to 35 lbs. (approximately 16 kg)

• Distinguish between colors and work safely with electrical systems

• Work in environments with elevated noise levels

• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively

As this role is frequently performed within semiconductor manufacturing cleanrooms, employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields where required.

We welcome candidates from industries such as:

• Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Industrial Automation

• Aerospace

• Automotive Manufacturing

• Robotics

• Precision Equipment Manufacturing

• Medical Device Manufacturing

• Military Technical Operations

Benefits & Rewards

• Discretionary Incentive Bonus

• Monthly Additional Allowance

• Employee stock programs (where applicable)

• Company Pension Plan

• TAP: Tuition Assistance Program

• Wellness Benefit

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Extensive technical and product training

• Career development and progression opportunities

• International customer exposure and travel experience

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor innovation

## Qualifications

### Education:

Associate's Degree (Required), Bachelor's Degree (Required)

### Skills

Cleanroom Operations, Corrective Maintenance, Customer-Focused, Electrical Engineering, Equipment Installations, Field Service Engineering, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Preventive Maintenance, Reading Schematics, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Semiconductor Equipment, Team Collaboration, Technical Communication, Technical Drawings, Technical Problem-Solving, Technical Troubleshooting, Vacuum Systems

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### Languages:

### Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

### Work Experience:

## Additional Information

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### Shift:

GmbH Overtime Eligible (Germany)

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### Travel:

Yes, 75% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

No

### Referral Payment Plan:

None

Salary Range:

€52.000,00 - €71.500,00


The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.