Customer Engineer (New College Graduate)

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Customer Engineer (New College Graduate) in Singapore, an entry-level field service role for high-potential graduates with hands-on technical exposure. The engineer acts as the direct liaison with customers, supporting the installation, maintenance and upgrade of equipment, and works closely with senior field service engineers and technicians. Training is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior field service engineers on installing, maintaining and upgrading customer equipment.
• Use digital analytics for troubleshooting and apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess and address technical issues, under guidance.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic and gas systems.
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers to ensure smooth operations and good service.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Degree, military technical training, field service internship or trade certification.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum or thermodynamics.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport if travel is required; able to meet on-site safety and environmental requirements.
• Physical demands: extensive walking, standing, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 35 lbs, and working in a clean room with PPE such as coveralls, boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators and face shields.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with hand tools and digital multimeters.
• Good written and verbal communication.