Wet Bench Field Service Engineer
1 day ago
Utica
Job Description Semiconductor Automation | AMHS | Wet Bench Equipment This is a unique opportunity to join Fabmatics USA during an important stage of growth. Our environment has many of the characteristics of a startup: priorities can move quickly, team members regularly wear multiple hats, and success requires initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to solve problems beyond a narrow job description. The work can be demanding, but the opportunity to influence how we install, commission, service, and scale our equipment in the U.S. market is significant. For the right person, the opportunity for ownership, visibility, professional growth, and advancement outweighs the hurdles that come with building and improving a growing organization. About Fabmatics Fabmatics is one of the leading suppliers of automation and robotics systems in the semiconductor industry. Our solutions help one of the world's most important industries manufacture microchips and sensors for digital applications. We combine solid mechanical engineering with intelligent software solutions and reliable equipment service. We build on more than 30 years of experience and expertise, with over 200 employees contributing to the success of our company every day. We continue to grow and invite passionate automation professionals and individual characters to join our team. Why This Opportunity Is Different Fabmatics USA is continuing to build its field installation and service capabilities. This role is not limited to executing established tasks; the Wet bench FSE will help shape the processes, standards, documentation, and field practices that future technicians and installations will follow. Team members should be comfortable stepping outside traditional role boundaries when the business requires it, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, customer commitments, and continuous improvement. You're a Perfect Match with Fabmatics If You Possess • Independence and a strong sense of responsibility, with a flexible and solution-oriented approach to work., • Motivation and technical competence to develop, improve, and continue innovative ideas., • Team spirit and strong communication skills for professional cooperation with onsite teams, customers, vendors, and partners around the world. Our Offer • Pay range: Up to $115,000 DOE, • Above-average holidays and PTO accrual., • Exceptional indirect compensation, including daily per diems, extensive education and training, and tuition reimbursement., • Company-supported health benefits, with 50%-100% coverage depending on the benefit, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid disability, and company-paid life insurance., • 401(k) with % contribution match upon hire. Objective The Automation Installation Technician provides hands-on technical leadership and direction for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and service of Fabmatics automation equipment, including Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) and Fabmatics wet bench systems, at vendor locations and semiconductor customer sites. The individual will develop into a go-to technical expert for assigned Fabmatics equipment platforms, including installation requirements, mechanical and electrical systems, commissioning procedures, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, technical documentation, and customer support. The role requires the ability to lead field activities while remaining highly hands-on and to help build repeatable processes as Fabmatics USA grows. All work must be performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Fabmatics quality standards and customer requirements. Work will frequently be performed inside semiconductor cleanrooms where special clothing, cleanroom protocols, and site-specific rules apply. Scope of Duties & Responsibilities • Lead and perform installation, repair, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency maintenance, and equipment adjustments for Fabmatics Wet Bench Products and AMHS equipment., • Lead and perform mechanical, electrical, and automation-related installation of Fabmatics wet bench systems at vendor/manufacturing locations and semiconductor customer sites., • Execute and support wet bench and automation equipment commissioning, functional testing, system verification, troubleshooting, punch-list resolution, and final equipment turnover., • Work directly with Fabmatics equipment vendors and integration partners during equipment assembly, integration, testing, pre-commissioning, and preparation for customer delivery., • Lead or support customer-site installation, hookup coordination, commissioning, qualification support, and customer acceptance activities following equipment delivery., • Perform preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, component replacement, system adjustments, and emergency service on installed Fabmatics wet bench and automation equipment., • Provide onsite technical leadership, supervision, and training to technicians, subcontractors, and other assigned personnel., • Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise for assigned AMHS and wet bench platforms and communicate technical requirements clearly to field personnel., • Oversee the condition and organization of shop areas, laydown areas, work areas, toolboxes, tools, parts, and materials used for installation, commissioning, repair, and maintenance at assigned sites., • Follow and maintain installation procedures, commissioning checklists, work instructions, service records, equipment documentation, and field reports. Accurately document technical issues, corrective actions, and completion status., • Develop, improve, and standardize installation, commissioning, and service process documentation based on field experience and lessons learned. Create and maintain repeatable work instructions, checklists, acceptance criteria, troubleshooting guidance, and other controlled documentation to support compliance, consistency, quality, and successful execution of future installations., • Capture lessons learned from vendor and customer-site activities and work with Engineering, Project Management, Service, Quality, and Operations to incorporate those learnings into future equipment builds, installation plans, commissioning methods, training, and service procedures., • Coordinate technical issues and field feedback with Fabmatics engineering, project management, service, operations, vendors, integration partners, and customer teams., • Ensure installation, commissioning, and service activities comply with Fabmatics requirements, customer/site requirements, cleanroom protocols, and applicable safety procedures., • Perform work with excellence in a safe and efficient manner and communicate required tasks, expectations, and technical information to others in a clear and concise manner. Requirements • High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of technical installation experience, required., • Understanding of chemical processing: chemicals, equipment, hazards, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, required., • Strong self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision from management and comfortable operating in a growing, startup-style environment where priorities may evolve and wearing multiple hats is common., • Domestic and international travel – Required 50%+ of the role, • Ability to work at heights on ladders approximately 10 to 14 feet is a mandatory requirement, • Must be able to pass required drug and background screening., • Physical effort is required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., walk and stand for extended periods, and work on equipment and overhead equipment at heights using ladders or scaffolding., • Must meet customer-site access requirements, including any applicable health, safety, training, or vaccination requirements., • Ability to read and follow technical drawings, installation procedures, work instructions, checklists, and equipment documentation. Preferred. • Associate degree or higher is preferred and may support advancement opportunities, but not required.