Field Service Engineer I
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Austin, TXFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Nice to have
- Troubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in Austin
- Pay
- $26–$29 an hour
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting81%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
Sign in free to see which of these skills your resume already shows.
About the Role
- Field Service Engineer I
- Location: Austin, TX
- Duration: 1 year with possible extensions
- Pay: $26.00-$29.00 /HR
- Travel: Up to 70% and must be able to travel on short notice
Key Responsibilities
- Performs on-site service and repair of semiconductor processing equipment.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems.
- Maintains records and reports as required.
- Coordinates activities with peers, supervisor(s) and customers to minimize equipment downtime and interruptions.
- Orders and installs parts.
- Responds to emergency service calls as required.
- Instructs customer operating technicians on system operation and maintenance.
- Perform upgrades and modifications to equipment as needed.
- Remain current on equipment/tools through appropriate training, manuals, factory periodicals, and other relevant materials.
- Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and security of company property including vehicles, tools, etc.
- Maintain standards of conduct acceptable to both TEA and customers.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient with hand tools.
- Mechanical background.
- Travel: Up to 70%.
- Clean room environment experience is common; duties often performed in confined areas, awkward positions, and/or high places.
- Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and ability to lift/carry objects up to 50 pounds.
- May require bending/stooping/crawling/climbing.
- May require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety shoes, and a bump cap.
- Duties include application of proper industry safety procedures when working with dangerous elements or conditions (e.g., chemicals, electric currents, high voltage, moving mechanical parts, radiation).
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Clean room garments may be required to be worn for lengthy periods.
- Job duties may require walking up to and in excess of 10,000 steps and walking up and down multiple flights of stairs per shift (12 hours).
Qualifications
- Associates degree in electronics, engineering, or other applicable field of study.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technology preferred.
- 0+ year previous experience in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of semiconductor capital equipment.
- Previous mechanic experience or hands-on technical work is preferred.
- Previous fab experience is a plus.
- Excellent customer interface skills is required.
- Mechanical aptitude is required as well as an ability to use appropriate tools.
- Thorough understanding of technical issues involving the maintenance, repair, and/or installation of company equipment and company procedures are required.