Vacuum Coating Equipment Maintenance Technician (PVD/CVD)

Ionbond - IHI Group; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans with

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance; short-term and long‑/‑

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Safe Harbor with company match

Job summary

Ionbond — The Surface Engineers™ is seeking a Vacuum Coating Equipment Maintenance Technician in Madison Heights, MI to sustain high‑volume coating equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PVD/CVD systems, diagnose high‑voltage issues, update schematics, and ensure process reliability across sites.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, experience with vacuum tech, and willingness to travel; a trade/engineering background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Trade/technical certification or engineering education preferred; high school diploma/GED required.
• Background with vacuum technology; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment to sustain peak reliability.
• Diagnose and repair vacuum systems, including high‑voltage components.
• Document service histories and update schematics.
• Triaged repairs to minimize downtime and plan long‑term reliability improvements.
• Track uptime and implement strategies to elevate throughput.
• Collaborate with managers and process engineers to resolve line interruptions.
• Uphold 5S and maintain a safe, orderly workspace.
• Take on additional responsibilities as production needs evolve.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical skills

PLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

Trade/technical certification or engineering education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical schematics

Vacuum systems knowledge

Job description

Vacuum Coating Equipment Maintenance Technician (PVD/CVD) — Madison Heights, MI

Picture your morning in Madison Heights: you review overnight logs, prioritize a few alerts, and step onto the floor to keep advanced vacuum coating systems humming. By midday, you've isolated a sporadic fault in a high‑voltage circuit, updated schematics with your corrective actions, and coached a teammate at another Ionbond site on preventive tactics. Later, you swap from scheduled maintenance on the clean line to a rapid response that keeps production on track. That blend of diagnostics, documentation, and collaboration is a typical day here.

About Ionbond — The Surface Engineers™

Ionbond delivers advanced coating solutions across aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling, and fuel cell applications. Our portfolio spans PVD, PACVD, and CVD technologies. With 34 coating centers in 15 countries throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, we operate one of the world’s largest coating networks. Ionbond is part of the IHI Group, a renowned Japanese industrial consortium.

What you will do

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, the clean line, and plant machinery to sustain peak reliability.
• Diagnose and repair vacuum systems confidently, including safe work with high‑voltage components.
• Document notifications, service histories, and technical drawings; update and reference blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Triaged repairs to minimize downtime while planning long‑term reliability improvements.
• Track uptime and performance metrics; implement strategies that cut breakdowns and elevate throughput.
• Partner with managers and process engineers to resolve line interruptions, inconsistent process outcomes, and equipment issues.
• Uphold a safe, orderly, and efficient workspace through 5S practices.
• Take on additional responsibilities as production needs evolve.

Grow with us

• International and local career paths within a global network
• A diverse, team‑oriented culture that values innovation and exceptional customer service
• Competitive pay aligned to experience and education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with affordable premiums and deductibles
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Safe Harbor with company match

What you bring

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Trade/technical certification or engineering education preferred; high school diploma/GED required
• Background with vacuum technology; training available if you are eager to learn
• Strength in failure analysis, root cause isolation, and effective repair execution
• Robust electrical skill set and familiarity with control systems and PLCs
• Self‑starter who can work independently, drive projects, and meet deadlines
• Clear verbal and written communication with peers, leadership, and suppliers
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required
• Ability to travel occasionally to other U.S. centers and internationally

Compliance notice

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a criminal background check and physical screening.

Core proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting; mechanical systems and component repair
• Electrical troubleshooting, repair, installation, and schematic reading
• Industrial electrical systems and experience; 120/208/240/480 V systems
• Commercial electrical expertise; equipment installation and wiring
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Powerhouse operation
• Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting; equipment repair and maintenance
• Machine safety inspections
• Diesel & heavy equipment systems; electrical systems & diagnostics (heavy equipment)

Machines & technologies you will use

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek.

Ready to apply?

Upload your resume (and an optional cover letter). If you’re passionate about solving complex electro‑mechanical problems and keeping advanced vacuum coating systems at peak performance, we’d love to hear from you.