Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Job Description

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be the technical presence at customer sites, responsible for the installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision vacuum platforms like Spector IBD and related ion beam systems. These systems feature ion sources, optical monitoring systems, cryogenic and turbo-molecular pumps, and sophisticated process control software. You will diagnose problems, implement fixes, and bring systems back to production readiness, often while the customer"s manufacturing team awaits your solution.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, calibrate, and qualify ion beam systems at customer sites, managing the process from equipment delivery through acceptance testing to ensure systems meet performance specifications and customer production requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system issues across mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and software subsystems using structured troubleshooting to identify root causes and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established protocols, documenting system condition, component wear, and emerging risks to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Act as the on-site technical lead for assigned customers, managing field activities, communicating status clearly, and prioritizing workstreams in real-time based on operational impact.
• Maintain detailed service documentation for every engagement, including diagnostics, root cause findings, actions taken, and parts utilized, providing critical data to improve system reliability across the installed base.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with customer engineering and maintenance teams, becoming a go-to resource through technical expertise, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to customer technicians and junior field service engineers, enhancing overall capability and consistency in system support.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a Field Service Engineer.
• Bachelor"s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience, including military technical training.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, electromechanical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and semiconductor safety.
• Proficiency in electrical, mechanical, electronics, repair, customer service, preventive maintenance, and using hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with calibration, installation assembly, and troubleshooting of vacuum platforms and turbo-molecular pumps.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sugar Land, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $83000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 401(k) with Company Match Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life and Accident Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance Please see the documents attached to this req, but also please see below: Veeco will pay for 13 holidays as a full time employee. They also have a great entensive medical plan for both indivduals and families.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sugar Land,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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