Field Services Engineer

Freelance Field Service Engineer – Ion Implantation

📍 United Kingdom – Onsite

📅 Long-term Project Throughout 2027

💼 Freelance / Contract

🏭 Semiconductor Capital Equipment

Optimus Search is looking for experienced Field Service Engineers specialising in Ion Implantation equipment for a major semiconductor equipment installation and service programme in the UK.

The project will involve the installation, commissioning and ongoing support of complex ion implantation systems, with multiple tools being deployed throughout the programme.

We are particularly interested in engineers who have previously worked for semiconductor equipment manufacturers supporting ion implant / ion beam systems.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of complex ion implantation equipment
• Tool start-up, qualification and production ramp
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Troubleshooting equipment failures and minimising downtime
• Diagnostics across complex electrical, electronic and mechanical systems
• Working with high-vacuum systems, pumps, beam technology and process equipment
• Fault finding and root-cause analysis
• Equipment calibration and performance optimisation
• Hardware and software upgrades
• Working directly with semiconductor fab engineering teams
• Technical escalation and documentation
• Onsite support throughout installation and production phases