Field Service Technician/Engineer (Engineering)
Support Advanced Vacuum Furnace Technology
Join Solar Manufacturings field service team and play a vital rolewith cutting-edge vacuum furnace systems for customers across the U.S. and internationally. This is a hands-on, technical position ideal for a mechanically and electrically skilled professional who enjoys solving problems, traveling, and working with high-performance industrial equipment.
What Youll Do:
As a Field Service Technician, you will work closely with engineering and production teams at our Sellersville, PA facility to perform the initial start-up of vacuum furnaces prior to shipment. Once shipped, you will travel to customer sites to commission the equipment and provide technical support, training and long-term service to ensure our customers equipment operates at peak performance.
Core Responsibilities:
Perform in-house vacuum furnace start-up testing, inspection, and final system preparation prior to shipmentCommission and troubleshoot vacuum furnaces at customer facilities across the U.S. and internationallyDiagnose and repair mechanical and electrical system issues on-site and remotelyConduct vacuum leak detection (helium mass spectrometer), hot zone repairs, temperature uniformity surveys, pyrometry and vacuum calibrations, and preventive maintenanceProvide hands-on customer training during installation and ongoing remote and on-site technical supportTravel approximately 50% to support customer needsDocument service findings and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and implement improvements
What Were Looking For:
4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial equipment service, machinery installation, or field repairStrong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including knowledge of power distribution, instrumentation, and control systemsProven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical documentationExperience using PLC-based systems for troubleshooting, with basic programming familiarity, preferably Allen-Bradley platforms with RSLogix 500/5000 or Studio 5000 softwareProficiency in vacuum and thermal systems, including experience with leak detection and furnace commissioning preferredStrong technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document service activity and collaborate with engineeringAbility to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing situations, and deliver results independently or as part of a teamWillingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50% of the time
Why Join Solar Manufacturing?
Youll be part of a tight-knit, innovative team at the forefront of vacuum furnace technology. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Sellersville, PA and a growing global customer base, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a highly specialized field.
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