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Field Service and Assembly Technician

$60,000 - $70,000 yearly
Job Category: Engineering
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 162634
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Medical Insurance
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LaSalle Network is hiring for a Field Service & Assembly Technician to join an industrial technology manufacturer and distributor based in Chicago. This opportunity is ideal for a technically skilled professional with a background in engineering, equipment maintenance and precision electronic assembly.

This Field Service & Assembly Technician role offers exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor process metrology systems, hands-on technical troubleshooting and the opportunity to work cross-functionally with U.S. and international teams. If you’re a hands-on problem solver with strong technical acumen and enjoy working directly with customers, this could be a great next step in your career.

Responsibilities

  • Discuss troubleshooting, spare parts and operation with customers over the phone

  • Perform installation, upgrades and repairs of equipment and partner equipment

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues as well as hardware and software control programming, including relay control circuits, laser optics and electronic boards

  • Provide qualification testing and training for operators and maintenance technicians, obtaining signed acceptance

  • Keep supervisors informed of on-site progress and issues through written reports and daily check-ins

  • Complete Field Service Reports and Certificates of Calibration for customers

  • Operate lab tools to run customer demonstrations and format data in PowerPoint presentations

  • Prepare monthly planning sheets and integrate objectives into Outlook calendar

  • Update product manuals and technical documentation, supporting ECOs

  • Produce spare parts kits, accessories and sub-assemblies for customer repair jobs

  • Support parts obsolescence solutions


What’s Needed?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Machine Integration, Computer Programming, Software Development or related field

  • Computer literacy (Windows 11, Word/Excel/Outlook, QuickBooks)

  • Experience using a CRM

  • Ability to apply principles of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering, physics and mathematics

  • Experience with maintenance and repair of electric and mechanical equipment

  • Ability to read and interpret electric, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics

  • Ability to troubleshoot and work independently

  • Experience using multi-meters, oscilloscopes, deadweight testers, pneumatic calibrators, electric-motor diagnostic equipment and related instrumentation

  • Understanding of and experience with vacuum equipment

  • Strong customer-facing communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Ability to articulate technical applications, processes and measurement results to internal sales and engineering teams

  • Awareness of health and safety practices in a manufacturing environment

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally 50-75% of the time

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks including standing, kneeling, reaching and carrying for extended periods


What’s In It for Me?

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge semiconductor process metrology systems

  • Exposure to a growing, global organization with a presence across the U.S., Europe and Asia

  • Collaborative, diverse and multi-lingual team environment

  • Hands-on role combining field service, technical assembly and customer-facing work


Key Details

  • Compensation: $65,000 base salary

  • Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental insurance available + 401k

  • Location: Chicago

  • Work Model: In person


If you’re looking for a Field Service & Assembly Technician opportunity that offers hands-on technical work, global exposure and career growth, apply today!

Gavin Sullivan
LaSalle Network

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