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Kern Microtechnik

CNC Field Service Engineer / Technician (homed-based)

Chicago, USAUnited States
full-time, permanent · Kern Precision Inc.
POSTED 11 DEC 2025VERIFIED 1D AGO
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332 days opentrue age
Posted 11 Dec 2025
Pay
$105k–$200kno pay posted
Market p25–p75
$105k–$200k
Chicago · n=141 · 365d to 6 Nov
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Your mission

  • Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on CNC machines and automation systems on-site across West Coast in a timely and efficient manner
  • Install, commission, and test CNC machines and associated automation equipment at customer facilities
  • Perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity
  • Conduct machine demonstrations and provide technical expertise during customer visits
  • Accurately document all service activities, including parts used, labor time, and any technical issues encountered
  • Provide remote and telephone support to customers for troubleshooting and technical guidance

Your profile

  • min. 3-5 years experience as a Field Service Engineer/Technician in the CNC or machine tool industry
  • Strong skills in diagnosing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and CNC issues
  • Solid CNC milling knowledge; Heidenhain experience is a plus
  • Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel up to 75% domestically

Your AI Competence

You use modern AI tools responsibly and purposefully to make work processes more efficient, enhance the quality of your work, and support well-founded decision-making. You identify suitable applications for AI, critically evaluate the results, and effectively leverage the insights gained in your day-to-day work.

Why us?

  • Health and dental insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Company cell phone and laptop
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