# CNC Field Service Engineer / Technician (homed-based) at Kern Microtechnik

> United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/personio%3Akern-microtechnik%3A2458598 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Kern Microtechnik](https://alderhq.app/companies/kern-microtechnik)
- Location text: Chicago, USA
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Chicago, USA")
- Posted: 2025-12-11 (332 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-06
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://kern-microtechnik.jobs.personio.de/job/2458598

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Chicago, n 141): p25 $105k, median $153k, p75 $200k

## Description (the employer's text)

### 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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