Installation Engineer

As an Installation Engineer, you are part of the 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 abroad : Up to 75% to customer sites abroad

As part of our comprehensive development program, you will complete an initial paid six-month onboarding and training phase. This immersive experience will provide extensive technical learning, practical field exposure, and the opportunity to collaborate with global experts.

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.

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 in electrical engineering / mechanical engineering / Mechatronics, Military technical training, Trade certification, or equivalent technical experience
• 1+ years of experience in field service, maintenance, manufacturing support, installation engineering, or a related technical role
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• 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 both in Hebrew and in English
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness and ability to travel abroad ~75% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience identifying and resolving technical issues through structured troubleshooting

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.

## Qualifications

### Education:

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

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### Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

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### Shift:

Day (Israel)

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### Relocation Eligible:

No

### Referral Payment Plan:

None

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.