ZEISS Group

Field Service Technician

ZEISS Group
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting advanced measuring instruments and industrial electronics, with a strong mechanical and electronic aptitude. Capable of maintaining accurate service records and working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CMM Installation And TroubleshootingIndustrial Electronics ExperienceMechanical And Electronic AptitudeMicrosoft Operating System KnowledgeValid Driver License

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete approximately three months of in-field and classroom training
  • Travel to customer sites in the region
  • Install, repair, troubleshoot, service, and calibrate advanced measuring instruments
  • Learn and work hands-on with high-tech coordinate measuring machines using mechanical and electronic aptitude
  • Document service work and maintain accurate service records
  • Work independently while representing ZEISS in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum high school graduate, completed GED, or equivalent
  • Alternatively, technical school, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Electronics or Industrial Mechanics
  • Alternatively, training and experience from a Military Technical School
  • Prior experience working with hand tools and basic electrical test equipment
  • Microsoft operating system knowledge required
  • Capable of independently lifting one article weighing up to 75 pounds
  • Able and willing to work a minimum of 50 hours per work week, including regular hours and overtime
  • Ability to work in an industrial production shop floor environment
  • Valid driver license required
  • Previous experience installing and troubleshooting industrial electronics, machines, or computer systems is desirable
  • Previous CMM installation and troubleshooting experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Company vehicle provided, available for personal use
  • Tools, training, travel expenses, and gas card provided
  • 70–90% travel in the region
  • Rapid promotion opportunities after training
  • Overtime paid at time and a half
  • Annual bonus program
  • Medical coverage eligible on the first day
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Vacation and sick pay

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Hard Skills
Installation Of Measuring InstrumentsRepair Of Measuring InstrumentsTroubleshooting Of MachinesCalibration Of InstrumentsUse Of Hand ToolsBasic Electrical Test EquipmentService DocumentationIndustrial MechanicsTechnical Discipline KnowledgeAbility To Lift 75 Pounds
Soft Skills
Independent WorkAdaptabilityFast-Paced Environment Representation
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Graduate Or GEDTechnical School Or Associate Degree
Industry Keywords
Coordinate Measuring MachinesIndustrial Production Shop FloorMilitary Technical School Training