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Field Service Engineer III

Kelly Services

Hillsboro, ORTemporary$40–42/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$40–42/hr
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree, required

Job overview

The Field Service Engineer III performs on-site service, repair, troubleshooting, upgrades, and parts installation for semiconductor processing equipment. The role includes responding to emergency service calls, coordinating with customers and colleagues to minimize downtime, and instructing customer technicians. It requires travel of up to 70% on short notice, with an overnight shift that may change. A military or relevant degree and Japanese language ability are preferred or a plus, respectively.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting, requiredShort-Notice Travel, requiredJapanese, nice to haveCustomer Interface, requiredMechanical Aptitude, requiredTool Use, requiredSemiconductor Equipment Maintenance, requiredSemiconductor Equipment Repair, requiredSemiconductor Equipment Troubleshooting, requiredTechnical Issue Analysis, requiredEquipment Installation, requiredManual Dexterity, requiredLifting 50 Pounds, required

Qualifications

Military or Relevant Degree, nice to haveAssociate's in Applicable Field, requiredBachelor's in Engineering or Technology, nice to have4+ Years Semiconductor Equipment Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer III

Location : Hillsboro, OR

Duration: 1 year with possible extensions

Pay: $40.00-$42.00 / HR

Shift : Overnight shift. Shift can change at any time, including night coverage

Travel – Up to 70% and must be able to travel on short notice

Role Requirements:

  • Military or relevant degree preferred

  • Strong mechanical background and troubleshooting skills required

  • Willing to travel on short notice (up to 70%)

  • Japanese speaking and reading is a plus

  • Shift can change at any time, including night coverage

Responsibilities

  • Performs on-site service and repair of semiconductor processing equipment

  • Troubleshoots equipment problems

  • Maintains records and reports as required

  • Coordinates activities with peers, supervisor(s) and customers to minimize equipment downtime and interruptions

  • Orders and installs parts

  • Responds to emergency service calls as required

  • Instructs customer operating technicians on system operation and maintenance

  • Perform upgrades and modifications to equipment as needed

  • Remain current on equipment/tools through appropriate training, manuals, factory periodicals, and other relevant materials

  • Incumbents are responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and security of company property including vehicles, tools, etc.

  • Employees must also maintain standards of conduct acceptable to both TEA and customers to maintain credentials for being on customer site(s)

Qualifications:

  • Associates degree in electronics, engineering, or other applicable field of study; Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technology preferred

  • 4+ year previous experience in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of semiconductor capital equipment

  • Excellent customer interface skills is required

  • Mechanical aptitude is required as well as an ability to use appropriate tools

  • Thorough understanding of technical issues involving the maintenance, repair and/or installation of company equipment and company procedures are required

Physical Requirements:

  • The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Job duties are often performed in confined areas in a clean room environment, in awkward positions and/or in high places.

  • Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and ability to lift/carry objects up to 50 pounds is required.

  • May require bending/stooping/crawling/climbing.

  • May require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

  • Duties also include application of proper industry safety procedures when working with dangerous elements or conditions such as chemicals, electric currents or high voltage, moving mechanical parts, radiation, etc.

  • Occasional travel to clients factories, training facilities and customer locations may be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

  • A clean room garment may be required to be worn for lengthy periods of time. PPE is Required including, not limited to, consistent wearing of safety glasses, safety shoes and a bump cap.

  • Job duties may require walking up to and in excess of 10,000 steps and walking up and down multiple flights of stairs per shift (12 hours).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Why Kelly?

Kelly® puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering & scientific talent and services since 1965. And Engineering & Scientific job seekers know Kelly® as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short-term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly® to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

  • Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies

  • Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career

  • Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center

  • Weekly pay and service bonus plans

  • Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,300 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$40–42/hr
  • US median$30–43/hr450 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $41/hr, is 12% above the US median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the middle half of Field Service Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Field Service Engineer jobs in Oregon and 1,300 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oregon
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Field Service Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (931 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 440 of the 1,300 open Field Service Engineer jobs (34%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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