Technical Product Support Engineer II - (E2) - CMP

Applied Materials Costa Rica SRL

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Hsinchu,TWN Until 9/19/2026 1+ years exp First posted April 10, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Hsinchu,TWN

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits

Position Summary

The Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer plays a critical role in delivering advanced technical support for the products of CMP group. This position is responsible for ensuring optimal fleet performance, managing escalations, and supporting system installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement programs across TSMC fabs. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, close collaboration with global teams, and the ability to lead technical failure analysis for high-impact issues.

Responsibilities

  • Provides systems support for engineering systems in applications or reliability labs.  Supports engineering owners by working on assigned projects in conjunction with vendors, or suppliers.

  • Acts as intermediary between customer and factory by providing   technical support and documentation to field engineers, technicians and product support personnel who are diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing and debugging equipment.

  • Provides Beta Site Support; specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and/or testing of a new hardware, software, or processes

  • Presents system performance data as required. This includes performance metrics such as Uptime, MTBF, MTBI, Availability, equipment, and process parameters.

  • Supports GPS in the generation of documentation such as CENs and BKMs.  Creates and reviews documentation covering technical improvements, system upgrades, and support plans.   Presents at the engineering level.

Qualifications

  • 1-5 years in the semiconductor industry, preferably with CMP experience. Experience supporting TSMC customers is a strong plus.

  • Also welcone New College Gradates (NCGs).

  • Proven ability to lead technical failure analysis for high-value problems (HVP) using DOE or other structured problem-solving methodologies, driving issues to resolution.

  • Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate across global teams and with customers.

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About this role

Summary

Provide technical support and perform failure analysis for CMP equipment in semiconductor fab.

Job title

Technical Product Support Engineer II - (E2) - CMP

Experience level

1-5 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

semiconductor

Location requirements

Hsinchu, Taiwan, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

problem-solvingtechnical supportsystem supportdocumentationEnglish communication

Preferred skills

customer supportsystem calibrationproject management

Specializations

CMPfailure analysissystem installationupgradetroubleshooting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hsinchu, North District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan

On-site City