Commission Field Service Engineer Jobs in California

Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Job Description

The Field Service Engineer installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and upgrades advanced semiconductor bonding equipment at customer sites across North America. This hands-on, customer-facing role suits a technically strong professional who enjoys solving complex problems, documenting processes, and supporting high-value production environments. The position combines on-site service, remote technical work, and close collaboration with global engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair high‑precision bonding equipment at customer sites across North America.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, software, and process-related issues and implement effective corrective actions to restore equipment performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, validation, and acceptance testing to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and compliance with performance specifications.
• Provide timely remote and on-site technical support to customers, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and professionally.
• Deliver user training on equipment operation, routine maintenance, and new features to help customers operate systems safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams to support service planning, cost estimates, parts availability, and technical solutions.
• Prepare accurate service documentation, including service reports, test reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and weekly activity reports.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and improvements, including solutions for component obsolescence and performance enhancements.
• Support demonstrations, application testing, and customer qualification activities as needed to showcase system capabilities.
• Contribute to building U.S. service processes, documentation, and operational standards as the organization expands its service presence in North America.

Essential Skills

• 5–10+ years of field service, maintenance, or technical support experience in semiconductor, medical device, automation, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in electromechanical systems, controls, and equipment diagnostics.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and service procedures.
• Hands-on experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of complex equipment in production environments.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and build trust.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality service with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and air as required for customer visits and training.
• Experience creating documentation, SOPs, and service processes (highly valued).
• Collaborative mindset and interest in helping build long-term service operations in the U.S.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in semiconductor, medical device, automation, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting high-value, high-precision equipment in production or R&D settings.
• Comfort working with global engineering and operations teams across multiple time zones.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement of service processes and standards.
• Strong organizational skills for managing documentation, reporting, and follow-up actions.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization where your technical expertise directly influences customer success and equipment performance. The role offers the opportunity to work with advanced semiconductor systems, develop strong customer relationships, and help shape long-term U.S. service operations. You will benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, a generous paid time off program that grows with tenure, and additional flexible days for personal needs. The company supports work-life balance through home office flexibility, with an expectation of at least one in-office day per week, and provides per diem support for business travel. You will also have the chance to travel internationally for training and knowledge updates, enhancing your professional growth and technical depth.

Work Environment

This role involves frequent travel to customer sites across North America, including overnight stays, with regular trips to Santa Rosa, CA and occasional travel to Phoenix, AZ. International travel to France for training and knowledge updates typically occurs about once per year. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week on a day shift. On average, about two weeks per month are spent on-site at customer locations, with the remaining time dedicated to remote work such as documentation, reporting, and technical support from a home office or company office. The environment centers on advanced semiconductor bonding equipment in production and engineering settings, requiring comfort working around high-precision machinery and collaborating closely with customer engineering and operations teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Rosa, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Santa Rosa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.