Field Service Engineer (Austin, TX Area)

Summary

Brooks Automation is a technology leader providing automation solutions for the semiconductor and life sciences laboratory markets. The Field Service Engineer will install, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade customer equipment and systems, while supporting customer satisfaction, training personnel, mentoring engineers, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead / perform in the installation, modification, repair, testing, upgrade, conduct preventive diagnosis, perform maintenance on the software and hardware of the equipment and systems while adhering to Brooks Automation’s policies, procedures and work direction of supervisor or shift/site lead
• Interface with customers to ensure customer satisfaction with equipment and service levels, as well as participate in customer operational / status meetings. Expected to present on behalf of Brooks in these meetings
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by conforming at all times to Brooks and customer’s work protocols and policies
• Attain Equipment Service and Operation Certification on equipment and systems as defined Submit expected reports, such as Service and Status Reports, on all support activities as defined and expected by your manager
• Productively react to changing priorities such as Tool or Line down and escalations, and support organizational and administrative duties
• Train Brooks and customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance procedures
• Mentor and train less experienced Service Engineers
• Drive continuous improvement programs and projects for both customers and Brooks to resolve issues
• Initiate, evaluate, and document new processes or improvements to existing processes
• Create reports, project plans, training plans, certification matrices and other documentation as required. Present at the Customer’s site or at a Brooks’ office, directly to the Customer and/or with Brooks’ Management
• May be required to work in a Clean Room environment wearing a full clean room suit according to customer requirements
• Work performed generally will be to support a specific site, region and/or product(s) depending upon business needs
• Work schedule is to align with customer needs. Scheduling environment will be flexible to include Compressed Work Weeks (CWW), night shifts, and weekends in an individual or team basis. Must be flexible and available for on-call assignments

Skills

• Associate's Degree in a technical discipline, technical Certificate or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing electro-mechanical / electronics technical support / repair service
• Experience with lasers and sensing devices for positioning circuitry on robotic units
• Experience troubleshooting microelectronics schematics and digital circuits
• Proficiency with PCs, Windows, and DOS based Operating Systems
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, reliable mode of transportation, qualified to obtain a credit card for expenses and able to obtain a valid passport for the term of employment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, scaffoldings, and use Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to work in awkward positions and in confined spaces
• Ability to travel, domestically and internationally as needed and be available for specific emergency on-call work

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Associate's Degree in a technical discipline, technical Certificate or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing electro-mechanical / electronics technical support / repair service
• Experience with lasers and sensing devices for positioning circuitry on robotic units
• Experience troubleshooting microelectronics schematics and digital circuits
• Proficiency with PCs, Windows, and DOS based Operating Systems
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, reliable mode of transportation, qualified to obtain a credit card for expenses and able to obtain a valid passport for the term of employment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, scaffoldings, and use Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to work in awkward positions and in confined spaces
• Ability to travel, domestically and internationally as needed and be available for specific emergency on-call work

Benefits

• This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Non-exempt employees are provided company-paid holidays and PTO, which combines vacation and sick time consistent with applicable law.
• Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs.