Vacuum Equipment Test Engineer

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Who We Are: 

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is more than just a company; it's a pioneer in technologies that impact daily life.  How? By manufacturing and providing 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? For each and every one of those applications there is a likely chance the Kurt J. Lesker Company was involved. 

Job Summary:

The Test Engineer will perform quality checks and performance qualifications of the electrical and mechanical assemblies while working from engineering schematics or work instructions of an often-complex nature. In this role, you will be ensuring the peak performance and quality standards of our electro-mechanical assemblies.  This person will also be responsible for providing recommendations and developing design improvements based on results of Equipment Testing. 

Travel: Approximately 20%. 

Relocation assistance is available.  

Key Job Responsibilities: 

• Conduct rigorous testing for mechanical and electro-mechanical systems 
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical assemblies using KJLC procedures, software (sometimes custom) and schematics  
• Thorough understanding of vacuum technology and thin film deposition techniques, components and processes 
• Understanding of the precautions and limitations required for the proper and safe use of high powered equipment, hazardous gases (such as O2) and some hazardous deposition materials (such as organics used for OLED and photovoltaic processes). 
• Professional customer interaction including verification of proper installation and on-site training of equipment end users, technicians, engineers and professors 
• Develop technical content for customer user manuals, internal procedures and training documents 
• Using independent discretion and judgment to create and modify standard and custom process recipes  
• Ability to perform helium leak detection and perform basic analysis via a Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA). 
• Give final recommendations to the Production Manager  
• Internal interdepartmental collaboration on a regular basis including with the Sales, Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) departments 
• Perform work in a logical, orderly and skillful manner while maintaining a high level of quality workmanship 
• Control and verification of test and process data, performance limits and system reports 
• Lead, mentor, and train fellow Test Engineers and technicians. 

Qualifications:

Required 

• 3 or more years of related experience 
• Experience utilizing standard quality control tools and equipment, including software 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications 
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; ability to drive and/or fly to customer locations 
• Associates or Bachelors’ degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience in a related field 

Preferred 

• 8 or more years related experience or relevant course work with a Bachelor degree 

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 hr@lesker.com or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request. 

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