About the Role
The Field Service Engineer will perform engineering and technical activities, supporting systems at customer sites. This role utilizes R&D teams to direct technology development of new products and serves as the face of Nova, working closely with customers.
Responsibilities
- Support Nova and End Users service as defined under Nova’s warranty and service support agreements
- Maintain proper reporting methods for all activities of customer support as defined by Service Manager
- Assist in new equipment installations, “add-ons,” and upgrades
- Produce regular reports to customer and Nova management
- Provide customer training and retraining
- Ensure an adequate level of know how among customers’ ‘users’
- Manage Nova’s parts inventory at the locations assigned to this position
- Assist in setting Nova’s spare parts to maintain proper levels of stock in accordance with Company policy
- Repair parts and components according to general service policy
- Verify that spare systems are stored properly and are available without delay when needed
- Provide sales support and sales related information
- Collaborate with sales and customer on-site evaluations
- Be familiar with customer operating methods, procedures, and policy
- Adhere to customers’ site policies and guidelines with regards to safety, performance and behavior
- Maintain customers’ information with the utmost confidentiality
- Provide customer support during working schedule as defined by service contract
- Be prepared to support the customer beyond the defined working schedule as required
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Ability to perform manual and physical labor in cleanroom environment
- Must be able to bend, crawl & work in and around systems within semiconductor fab
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with independent troubleshooting ability with high-vacuum experience strongly considered
- First level software troubleshooting and support
- Previous experience working with multi-discipline semiconductor metrology equipment preferred with cleanroom experience
- The FSE should have working knowledge of integration with different equipment platforms and communication protocols such as SECS/ HSMS
- Understanding of semiconductor practices, safety, ergonomics, and yield requirements
Skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multifunctional team, serving as a liaison between customers, Tech Support, Applications
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical, data analysis and diagnostics ability
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Excellent knowledge of semiconductor technical support requirements as well as field service processes and procedures
- Strong project and time management skills
- Excellent customer relations and communication skill
- Excellent escalation management skills
- Ability to be self-sufficient, capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision, taking ownership of work without continuous guidance nor direction from manager
Location
- Customer Site
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
- Top 30 in our industry category
- Continuous learning opportunities
- In-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools
- Industry trainings
- Ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers
About the Company
- Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.
- With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry.
- We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.
- Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.
- Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.
- Join us if you are A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.
Equal Opportunity
- If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@novami.com
