Kern Microtechnik
CNC Field Service Engineer / Technician (homed-based)
Chicago, USAUnited States
full-time, permanent · Kern Precision Inc.
POSTED 11 DEC 2025VERIFIED 1D AGO
332 days opentrue age
$105k–$200kno pay posted
- Market p25–p75
- $105k–$200k
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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