Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer III -… at Applied… · Hsinchu

Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer III - (E3) Location: Hsinchu,TWN 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 EPI 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. Work location is flexible within Taiwan, with up to 30% domestic and 15% international travel to support TSMC customer sites. Key Responsibilities Responsible for all technical support related aspects at a specific customer: escalations, fleet performance, system installations, improvement programs and upgrades. Acts as intermediary and field escalation focal point between customer and Division by providing technical support and documentation to field engineers, technicians and product support personnel who are diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing and debugging equipment. Provides Alpha Site support to Engineering  specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and /or testing of a new hardware, process or software design in house or on an engineering tool Provides Beta Site Support; specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and/or testing of a new hardware, software or processes on a customer tool. Initiates and provides review of ECO's to ensure data supports fix and follow up with communication to the field. Generates and presents system performance data as required. This includes performance metrics such as MTBF, MTBI and Availability. Reporting will also include process data and I/W spending analysis. 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 customer level.  Ensures field implementation. Qualifications Minimum 5 years in the semiconductor industry. Experience supporting TSMC customers is a strong plus. 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. Ability to support 30% domestic travel across Taiwan customer sites and up to 15% international travel. #Li Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 50% 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.