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# Applications Technician

- **Company:** Kurt J Lesker
- **Location:** Rockleigh, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Data Processing, Test Scripts
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc92eeac03f1221f

## About the Role

* Associate degree or Technical Certificate in Materials Science, Engineering Technology, Physics, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered
 * 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, semiconductor, vacuum systems, or thin film deposition experience preferred
 * Basic knowledge of vacuum technology and thin film deposition processes
 * Experience operating laboratory equipment and following experimental procedures
 * Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
 * Ability to accurately record data and prepare test reports
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
 * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 * Ability to safely work around vacuum and high-voltage equipment following proper procedures

Preferred

 * Experience with PVD sputtering systems.
 * Familiarity with thin film metrology tools such as: Profilometers
 * Ellipsometers
 * Reflectometers
 * Residual Gas Analyzers (RGA)

## Description

The Applications Technician will support thin film process development, equipment operation, and laboratory activities. This hands-on role will focus on operating deposition systems, conducting experiments, collecting process data, and maintaining laboratory equipment to support R&D, engineering, and customer projects.

Key Job Elements:

 * Operate and monitor PVD deposition systems, including magnetron sputtering equipment
 * Prepare substrates, fixtures, and deposition materials for experiments and demonstrations
 * Execute thin film deposition runs according to established procedures and engineering instructions
 * Collect, document, and organize process parameters and experimental results
 * Perform routine thin film characterization using laboratory metrology equipment such as profilometers, reflectometers, ellipsometers, and other measurement systems
 * Assist engineers in developing and optimizing thin film deposition processes
 * Support customer demonstrations, source inspections, and factory acceptance testing activities
 * Maintain laboratory equipment, deposition systems, targets, fixtures, and consumables
 * Troubleshoot routine equipment and process issues and escalate complex problems to engineering personnel
 * Ensure laboratory cleanliness, organization, and compliance with safety procedures
 * Maintain accurate electronic records, test logs, and laboratory documentation
 * Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
 * Support special projects
 * Other duties as assigned


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