SAN R&D Business Solutions
Semiconductor Field Service Technician III
SAN R&D Business Solutions, Manassas, Virginia, United States, 22110
Semiconductor Field Service Technician III
Job Title:
Semiconductor Field Service Technician III
Work Location:
Manassas, VA | Initial training in Japan (3–6 months) required
Work Type:
Onsite
Work Authorization:
Only GC / US citizens
About the Role:
The Semiconductor Field Service Technician III will support deployment, maintenance, and repair of advanced high‑vacuum PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) tools in customer clean‑rooms. You will travel to customer sites, diagnose hardware/software issues, install and calibrate equipment, and serve as a direct interface between customers, U.S. operations, and partner teams in Japan.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration, and repair of semiconductor PVD / vacuum / thin film equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, electrical, and software faults
Install and upgrade control software; maintain version history and documentation
Collect diagnostic data and communicate with headquarters / engineering teams
Participate in new tool installations and qualifications at customer sites
Manage spare part inventory, recommend consumables and spares for preventive maintenance
Train and support customer engineers in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Escalate complex issues to senior engineers as needed
Maintain detailed field service reports, logs, and records
Ensure compliance with clean‑room protocols, safety rules, and customer policies
Required Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of hands‑on experience working with vacuum, PVD, or high‑vacuum equipment
Prior work with multi‑chamber systems, robotics, or cluster tools preferred
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and drawings
Experience with PLCs, control software, and diagnostics is a plus
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently after training
Valid driver’s license and acceptable record
Domestic and international travel capability (initial training in Japan)
Ability to lift ~50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, climbing, reaching)
Fluent communication skills in English (Japanese language skills are a plus)
Willingness to work flexible shifts or on‑call support, if required
Must comply with customer security / access / vaccination / safety policies
Working Environment
Customer clean‑rooms, with full clean‑rooms gowning (suit, mask, gloves)
Exposure to mechanical systems, moving parts, electrical currents, lasers, chemicals
Occasionally working in tight, elevated, or confined spaces
Fast‑paced, high‑pressure scenarios where timely issue resolution is critical
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Semiconductor Field Service Technician III
Work Location:
Manassas, VA | Initial training in Japan (3–6 months) required
Work Type:
Onsite
Work Authorization:
Only GC / US citizens
About the Role:
The Semiconductor Field Service Technician III will support deployment, maintenance, and repair of advanced high‑vacuum PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) tools in customer clean‑rooms. You will travel to customer sites, diagnose hardware/software issues, install and calibrate equipment, and serve as a direct interface between customers, U.S. operations, and partner teams in Japan.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration, and repair of semiconductor PVD / vacuum / thin film equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, electrical, and software faults
Install and upgrade control software; maintain version history and documentation
Collect diagnostic data and communicate with headquarters / engineering teams
Participate in new tool installations and qualifications at customer sites
Manage spare part inventory, recommend consumables and spares for preventive maintenance
Train and support customer engineers in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Escalate complex issues to senior engineers as needed
Maintain detailed field service reports, logs, and records
Ensure compliance with clean‑room protocols, safety rules, and customer policies
Required Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of hands‑on experience working with vacuum, PVD, or high‑vacuum equipment
Prior work with multi‑chamber systems, robotics, or cluster tools preferred
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and drawings
Experience with PLCs, control software, and diagnostics is a plus
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently after training
Valid driver’s license and acceptable record
Domestic and international travel capability (initial training in Japan)
Ability to lift ~50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, climbing, reaching)
Fluent communication skills in English (Japanese language skills are a plus)
Willingness to work flexible shifts or on‑call support, if required
Must comply with customer security / access / vaccination / safety policies
Working Environment
Customer clean‑rooms, with full clean‑rooms gowning (suit, mask, gloves)
Exposure to mechanical systems, moving parts, electrical currents, lasers, chemicals
Occasionally working in tight, elevated, or confined spaces
Fast‑paced, high‑pressure scenarios where timely issue resolution is critical
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SAN R&D Business Solutions by 2x
Get notified about new Electrical Technician jobs in
Manassas, VA .
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