Senior Engineer I, Field Service

ASM
Ireland > Lucan +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for early-career engineers who troubleshoot and maintain advanced semiconductor equipment, with a focus on collaboration and international travel.

Best fit for

  • Early-career engineers with a background in electromechanical systems and a drive to work in a high-tech, global environment
    — “excellent foundation for early career engineers”
  • Candidates with a safety-first mindset and experience in semiconductor manufacturing or related fields
    — “strict safety and quality protocols”
  • Professionals who thrive in cross-functional teams and can communicate clearly in multicultural settings
    — “function within cross functional and multicultural teams”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a significant international travel commitment, mainly to the U.S. and Europe
    — “typically 75%, mainly to the U.S & Europe”
  • Candidates must be available to attend mandatory training at ASM’s Global HQ in the U.S.
    — “availability to attend a product training at ASM’s Global HQ in the US”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with vacuum systems or gas control in your resume and interview responses
    — “Semiconductor wafer fab operations / Vacuum and gas control systems”
  • Emphasize your ability to demonstrate ownership in problem-solving and tool performance optimization
    — “effective troubleshooting, precise problem-solving, and ensuring tools return to optimal performance efficiently”
  • Showcase your communication skills with examples of clear, structured technical training delivery
    — “structured customer training, ensuring safe, clear, and well documented handovers”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful installation and maintenance of semiconductor equipment
  • high customer satisfaction ratings
  • effective troubleshooting and problem-solving
Typical background
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringmechatronic engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingSafety-first MindsetCross-functional Team CollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-solving Skills

Preferred

Semiconductor Wafer Fab OperationsVacuum And Gas Control SystemsRF Plasma SystemsElectropneumatic ControlsMicroprocessor Based ControllersRoboticsHandling Of Toxic/flammable Gases And Chemicals

Stack & domain

Electrical SchematicsMechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-solving SkillsRF Plasma SystemsElectropneumatic ControlsMicroprocessor Based ControllersRoboticsHandling Of Toxic/flammable Gases And ChemicalsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingOrganizationalSafety-first MindsetSemiconductor ManufacturingElectromechanical Equipment

About the role

Original posting from ASM

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world.  Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.  

As a Field Service Engineer at ASM, you will support one of our key customers as they push the boundaries of the most advanced technology nodes in semiconductor manufacturing. You will become part of a diverse, global team united by curiosity, precision, and a shared drive to stay ahead of what’s next. Based on site in Lucan, this role offers an excellent foundation for early career engineers, or an opportunity to deepen your expertise in a high-tech environment that values safety, learning agility, and technical excellence. You will receive extensive training through ASM’s Global Training Center, alongside hands-on mentorship from experienced ASM engineers. Your work will directly impact tool performance, uptime, and customer satisfaction; making you an essential part of the customer experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

Execute installation, decommissioning, preventative maintenance, and repair of advanced electromechanical semiconductor equipment at Key Customer sites globally.

Demonstrate strong ownership through effective troubleshooting, precise problem-solving, and ensuring tools return to optimal performance efficiently. 

Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing timely updates, clear communication, and high-quality technical solutions. 

Conduct structured customer training, ensuring safe, clear, and well documented handovers and support. 

Represent ASM professionally through proactive communication, reliability, and a solutions-oriented approach- strengthening long-term customer trust. 

Collaborate cross functionally with regional and global engineering teams to escalate issues appropriately, share insights, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

Adhere to strict safety and quality protocols, ensuring all service activities meet cleanroom and equipment standards. 

Requirements 

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering 

Working knowledge of electrical and gas schematics. 

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with a disciplined, safety-first mindset. 

Effective communication skills and the ability to function within cross functional and multicultural teams. 

Solid organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment. 

Advantageous experience in one or more of the following areas:  

Semiconductor wafer fab operations / Vacuum and gas control systems / RF plasma systems / Electropneumatic controls / Microprocessor based controllers / Robotics / Handling of toxic/flammable gases and chemicals 

Willingness to travel internationally (typically 75%, mainly to the U.S & Europe). 

Availability to attend a product training at ASM’s Global HQ in the US. 

Must have valid authorization to work in Ireland and the EU. 

What We Offer 

At ASM, you’ll join a diverse team of engineers and innovators who support each other, share knowledge openly, and continuously develop through worldclass training. You’ll experience an environment built on trust, curiosity, and teamwork, while gaining exposure to the world’s most advanced semiconductor technologies. 

Your package with us will include: 

Competitive salary 

Performance based bonus program 

Pension scheme and private health insurance 

Gym and daily meal allowance 

Extensive technical training opportunities 

Longterm career pathways across regions, technologies, and disciplines 

Educational support for continued professional development 

2026 is the year to join ASM as a Field Service Engineer. Apply now! 

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Source: ASM careers

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