Field Service Engineer/Technician

Solar-Atmospheres-Mfg-Inc; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Manufacturing in Sellersville, PA is seeking a Field Service Technician to support vacuum furnace systems across the U.S. and internationally.

This hands-on role combines field service with in-house start-up work, training customers, and remote diagnostics. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in industrial equipment service, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, ability to read schematics and blueprints, and experience with PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000 or

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial equipment service or field repair.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills including power distribution and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLC-based systems; Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000 or Studio 5000 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-house vacuum furnace start-up testing, inspection, and final system preparation prior to shipment.
• Commission and troubleshoot vacuum furnaces at customer facilities across the U.S. and internationally.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical system issues on-site and remotely.
• Conduct vacuum leak detection, hot zone repairs, temperature uniformity surveys, pyrometry and vacuum calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
• Provide hands-on customer training during installation and ongoing remote and on-site technical support.
• Travel approximately 50% to support customer needs.
• Document service findings and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics/blueprints

PLC-based systems

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000

Studio 5000

Vacuum/thermal systems

Travel 50%

Tools

None

Job description

Description

Support Advanced Vacuum Furnace Technology

Join Solar Manufacturing’s 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 You’ll 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 shipment
• Commission and troubleshoot vacuum furnaces at customer facilities across the U.S. and internationally
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical system issues on‑site and remotely
• Conduct vacuum leak detection (helium mass spectrometer), hot zone repairs, temperature uniformity surveys, pyrometry and vacuum calibrations, and preventive maintenance
• Provide hands‑on customer training during installation and ongoing remote and on‑site technical support
• Travel approximately 50% to support customer needs
• Document service findings and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and implement improvements

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in industrial equipment service, machinery installation, or field repair
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including knowledge of power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical documentation
• Experience using PLC‑based systems for troubleshooting, with basic programming familiarity, preferably Allen‑Bradley platforms with RSLogix 500/5000 or Studio 5000 software
• Proficiency in vacuum and thermal systems, including experience with leak detection and furnace commissioning preferred
• Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document service activity and collaborate with engineering
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing situations, and deliver results independently or as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50% of the time

Why Join Solar Manufacturing?

You’ll 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.

Thank you for considering us as a potential employer!

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