West Coast Field Service Engineer - Vacuum Deposition Systems

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Who We Are:

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a leading technology and manufacturing company that touches your life every day, you just may not know it yet. How? By manufacturing and providing enabling technology products to industries such as Semiconductor, Aerospace, LED, Consumer Electronics, Medical Device, Electric Vehicles, Thin Film Battery Production and Crystal Growth just to name a few. Did you see the recent rocket launch? Talked to someone via video chat with your phone? Like those new sunglasses? Shave? Each and every one of those applications there is a likely chance the Kurt J. Lesker Company was involved.

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Field Service Engineer whose primary function will be serving our West Coast customers. The ideal candidate is one with a technical aptitude and strong customer support skills on trouble shooting, operation and upgrading of high-tech equipment. They will resolve customer inquiries and develop the customers’ knowledge base on the operation and preventative maintenance of our equipment. They will also respond to service calls related to training, upgrade installations, or general maintenance throughout the Western United States. This position may offer the potential for international travel.

The typical travel expectation for this position equates to about 40%-50%. If you are someone who likes to be hands-on, enjoys travel and wants to interact with our global customers who are enabling technology for a better world, this is the right position for you.

Key Job Elements:

Assemble, install and test standard mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies or systems

Regularly troubleshoot electrical and controls related issues

Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and operational related issues

Direct customer interaction and training during installations, service visits and remote support

Perform work in a logical organized manner while maintaining a high level of quality workmanship

Identify areas for improvements related to cost reductions, safety or serviceability

Examine warranty claims, handles customer returns and exchanges

Interact with other departments to ensure timely delivery, customer service or problem resolution

Reading and interpreting engineering schematics

Scheduling of required travel and control of expenses

Qualifications

Required

5 or more years related experience or relevant course work with an Associate’s degree (or accredited trade school or collegiate program)

3 or more years of related vacuum technology experience

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Desire to be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment

Professional verbal and written communication skills, facilitating efficient interaction with global customer base

Experience with PLC/control tools/equipment and associated software

Ability to travel domestically and work overtime/weekends as needed

Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to lift up to 30 poundsPreferred

Experience with project management, customer service tools and lean office objectives

Basic understanding of the operation and processes related to thin film deposition techniques and vacuum technology

Understand processes related to thin film deposition systems, including pump down, vent and material deposition

Benefits & Awards

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Flexible Spending Plan

On site Gym and Running Trail

Employee Engagement and Sustainability Programs

PBT’s Best Places to Work

Business Ethics Award

Advanced Manufacturing Award

Competitive Wages

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at or call to provide the nature of your request.

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