Senior Customer Engineer – Semiconductor Equipment

About the role

As a Senior Customer Engineer you will be the primary liaison with semiconductor manufacturers, installing, maintaining and upgrading Applied Materials equipment to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

Key responsibilities

• Install, qualify, maintain and upgrade equipment in customer facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic and gas systems.
• Lead technical activities during install, startup, qualification and ramp phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication and service delivery.

Required profile

• Associate degree, military technical training, trade certification or equivalent experience.
• 4‑7 years in semiconductor or related capital‑equipment environment.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum systems, electronics or thermodynamics.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel (≈10% of time).

Required skills

• Hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving.
• Use of hand tools, diagnostic equipment and digital multimeters.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Salary range €48,000 – €66,000 per year.
• Full‑time position based in Leixlip, Ireland.
• Supportive culture with training, career development and comprehensive benefits.