Field and Application Engineer | Job Opening in Milpitas, California

Job Summary

Chroma ATE Inc., a global leader in Test, Measurement, Inspection, and Automation solutions, is expanding its Service and Applications Engineering team to support the growing demand for semiconductor testing systems across North America and worldwide.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Support mechanical aspects of semiconductor equipment, including basic design review, stress considerations, and tolerance evaluation as needed

• Communicate with customers and internal teams in both English and Mandarin Chinese to support technical discussions and on-site activities

• Perform on-site installation, setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of semiconductor test or manufacturing equipment

• Provide field service and applications support, including equipment adjustment, maintenance, and issue resolution

• Assist with mechanical design review, layout evaluation, and tolerance considerations to support application requirements

• Use 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.) to support fixture design, layout updates, or minor design changes

• Coordinate with manufacturing teams or vendors on machining and fabrication matters based on project or service needs

• Assist with BOM preparation, updates, and basic cost awareness for equipment, upgrades, or service kits

• Safely and effectively use mechanical hand tools for equipment installation, alignment, and maintenance

• Travel to customer sites as required to support field service, applications, and project activities

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Benefits

401(k) with employer match
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Long term & short term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Performance bonus
Yearly pay

Qualification and Skills

Qualification / Education / Experiences / Skills

• Electrical or Mechanical background

• Computer and peripheral knowledge

• Ability to interpret technical drawings & schematics with trouble shooting/debug

• Ability to perform certain work with hand tools

• Bachelor's in technical field (BSME, BSEE, BSCS or Industrial Technology)

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PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Bilingual – English/Mandarin

• SW knowledge like language of C++/Python/MATLAB or LabView with API application

• Equipment Installation/Service/Maintenance Experience

• Thermal equipment control and knowledge

• Working experience or knowledge of Semiconductor Industry

• 3+ years on relative job function and experience in the fields of service or application

Flexibility to travel 35%-50% to customer sites during work hours. Domestically or Worldwide.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Field service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English

• Mandarin (Preferred)

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Working Condition

On-site