Principal Field Service Engineer

Position: Principal Field Service Engineer
Location: Central Europe (Germany preferred), or the UK
Travel Requirements: 75% (Primarily Europe: 90% GER/AUT/SWI/UK)

Salary: Highly competitive with 10% bonus and other benefits

Are you an experienced field service engineer with a passion for cutting-edge semiconductor technologies? This is your chance to take on a challenging and rewarding leadership role with a global organization, supporting customers across Europe while working with some of the most innovative tools in the industry.

Why Join My Client?

On offer is an unparalleled opportunity to work with state-of-the-art semiconductor equipment, lead high-impact projects, and support customers across Europe. You'll have the chance to combine your technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, all while enjoying the rewards of a highly competitive compensation package and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Mastery:

• Lead and execute projects on advanced semiconductor tool technologies, focusing on:
  • Endura PVD (Priority 1)
  • Centura DCVD/MCVD (Priority 2)
  • P5000 CVD (Priority 3)
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, including:
  • Tool refurbishments
  • Installations
  • Warranty and service contract support
• Handle all aspects of maintenance, from routine servicing to advanced troubleshooting.
• Document and report all activities to maintain high operational standards.

Customer-Centric Approach:

• Serve as the first point of contact for European customers, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Be a trusted advocate for the company’s products and services.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Guide and mentor fellow engineers, sharing your technical knowledge and experience.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• A minimum of 12+ years as a field service engineer, with significant expertise in at least two of the following:
  • Endura PVD
  • Centura DCVD/MCVD
  • P5000 CVD
• Previous employment with Applied Materials, holding a position of Customer Engineer III or higher.

Qualifications:

• EU citizenship or an EU Blue Card allowing work and residency in the EU.
• Fluent in English (essential). Additional fluency in German is highly desirable, with French or Italian being a bonus.
• Home base preferably in Germany, but other Central European locations considered.

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to 75% of the time, primarily within Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the UK.
• Monday through Friday availability for regional travel.

Compensation and Benefits

• A highly competitive base salary, commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance bonus of up to 10% of base salary.
• Company car (e.g., VW Passat or equivalent).
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage (4x annual base salary).

Why This Role?

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape your career while contributing to cutting-edge technological advancements. If you’re ready to tackle exciting challenges, travel across Europe, and take on a leadership role in a highly supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career and apply today!