Field Services Engineer

Field Service Engineer

📍 Leuven, Belgium (Site-Based)

🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

📅 Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

✈️ Relocation Support Available

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in the semiconductor equipment industry for a Field Service Engineer to join a dedicated engineering team based at a prestigious semiconductor research facility in Leuven, Belgium.

This position has been created to support the introduction of a new semiconductor processing tool, offering a unique opportunity to be involved from installation and start-up through to ongoing support and maintenance.

Working within a highly technical customer environment, you will be responsible for ensuring equipment performance, reliability and uptime while collaborating with international engineering teams and onsite stakeholders.

This role would suit a technically strong Field Service Engineer, Customer Engineer or Equipment Engineer with semiconductor industry experience who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems and working directly with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the installation, commissioning and qualification of advanced semiconductor equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities to maximise equipment performance and uptime.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and minimise operational disruption.
• Implement engineering changes, upgrades and modifications.
• Work closely with customers, engineering teams and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service support.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, service records and reports.
• Support equipment performance analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customers where required.
• Escalate and coordinate complex technical issues with global support teams.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with safety, quality and compliance standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Customer Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Service Engineer or similar technical support role.
• Semiconductor industry experience.
• Experience supporting complex capital equipment, manufacturing systems or semiconductor tools.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out installation, maintenance and repair activities.
• Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related engineering background.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Ability to work independently within a highly technical and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite in Leuven, Belgium.
• Relocation to Belgium if not currently based locally.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting semiconductor process equipment.
• Start-up, commissioning or installation project experience.
• Experience working within semiconductor R&D or research environments.
• Experience collaborating with international engineering teams.
• Japanese language skills.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma, Apprenticeship or Certificate in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Maintenance Engineering
• Or a related discipline

OR

• Equivalent industry experience supporting semiconductor equipment or complex technical systems.

What's on Offer

• Permanent employment with a globally recognised technology organisation.
• Competitive base salary based on experience and seniority.
• Company car, car allowance or mobility budget.
• Discretionary bonus paid twice annually.
• Meal vouchers.
• Comprehensive healthcare and insurance benefits.
• Paid overtime.
• Relocation support.
• Opportunity to work at one of Europe's leading semiconductor research facilities.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and next-generation semiconductor equipment.
• Long-term career development within a highly specialised industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates regardless of background, identity or experience.

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting semiconductor equipment and are looking for an opportunity to work with advanced technology in a world-class research environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this confidential opportunity.