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Canon

Global imaging, optics, and office solutions

Field Service Engineer 2 – PVD Semiconductor

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoise, ID, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates without an associate or bachelor's degree may be considered with equivalent experience in the same field.
  • Typically requires general education and/or vocational training plus 1 to 2 years of related experience; the posting also specifies 2 to 3 years of experience.
  • Experience with multi-chamber cluster systems and robotics is highly preferred.
  • Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings for troubleshooting.
  • Experience with programmable logic controllers and other software applications is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently following 3 to 6 months of on-the-job training.
  • Analytical skills for problem analysis and resolution.
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required; the employee must remain compliant with company safety guidelines and policies when driving for company business.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including compressed shifts as needed to meet customer requirements.
  • Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and perform the stated physical activities, including standing, walking, typing, grasping, talking, hearing, and occasional kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and climbing stairs or ladders.
  • Close visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, for reading, visual inspection, operating machines, using measurement devices, and assembling or fabricating parts at close distances.
  • Ability to work primarily in a cleanroom while wearing a full cleanroom suit, facemask, gloves, and safety glasses, and in environments that may include moving mechanical parts, electrical current, scaffolding and heights, chemicals, ultraviolet light, lasers, enclosed spaces, close quarters, and narrow aisles or passageways.
  • Ability to work in time-sensitive situations requiring quick resolution of equipment problems.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States; the company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. Applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, inspect, set up, calibrate, and maintain semiconductor process equipment in the field to prevent equipment downtime.
  • Troubleshoot hardware- and software-related issues and implement solutions.
  • Collect data for software-related issues and discuss them with headquarters in Japan.
  • Accurately document maintenance activity and provide field service reports.
  • Install equipment control software and maintain records of software revision history.
  • Participate in equipment installation at customer sites.
  • Monitor service-parts and equipment stock levels to ensure adequate inventory for repair work.
  • Provide training and assistance to the customer engineering team.
  • Communicate with customers, Canon USA, and Canon-Anelva Japan employees.
  • Escalate serious or complicated repair problems to senior-level team members.
  • Provide on-call technical support, which may require off-shift work, and dispatch to the customer within two hours when on call.
  • Decide on a problem-solving roadmap and follow a methodical approach to resolution.
  • Decide on and recommend spare and consumable parts for preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Travel by car, air, and overnight as needed, potentially up to 25%, and travel internationally for training.
  • Interface directly with the customer to support Anelva equipment, including troubleshooting and installations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual Japanese and English communication skills are helpful but not required.

About the Company

Canon

Global imaging, optics, and office solutions

Canon makes imaging and optical products for consumers and businesses, including cameras, lenses, printers, and document-management software, plus industrial lithography equipment, OLED manufacturing machinery, and medical imaging systems. Its products work by using precision optics, sensors, and imaging software to capture and process images, while industrial gear relies on optical precision for chip and display fabrication and medical devices provide MRI/CT/ultrasound diagnostics. Canon differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across consumer imaging, office solutions, industrial equipment, and medical imaging, backed by deep optics and sensors expertise, global scale, and ongoing R&D and acquisitions. Its goal is to keep leading in imaging and optics while expanding into high-value industrial and medical markets, delivering reliable hardware and software that power digital workflows, manufacturing, and patient care under its Kyosei sustainability philosophy.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1937

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