Field Service Technician

at ZEISS

Record last updated: 7/24/2026 4:57:30 PM

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Current Days Open
1
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$65,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$65,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
97.5
First Seen
2/5/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$59,000.00 (Yearly)
6/8/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$70,000.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026

Full Job Description

About Us: This position will work in Fremont, CA and the surrounding Bay Area. How many companies can say theyve been in business for over 177 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As one of the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environment of our fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and with over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! Whats the role? As a Field Service Technician, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC. Show case your skills and experience by process enhancements focused on installation and servicing of custom equipment. You will interact with customers and cross functional service groups that support and launch ZEISS products into the field. Additionally, you will aid the R&D team with engineering work in relation to design, build, and new system testing. This position will also support the production of systems during various stages of assembly and setup. Sound Interesting? Heres what youll do: Install, Repair, Troubleshoot, Service and Calibrate high tech machines at customer locations. Demonstrate customer service skills and knowledge with a high level of passion and dedication. Demonstrate your ability to learn new skills on high tech CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines) utilizing mechanical and electronic aptitude. Perform necessary administrative paperwork in a complete and accurate manner. Be Solutions-oriented with the ability to work independently in a high pressure, fast-paced and innovative environment. Travel requirement is 90-100% within the service area, including international travel as needed. Other duties as required. Do you qualify? Minimum, High School graduate, completed GED or equivalent. Or, Tech School, associate, or bachelors degree in a technical discipline such as, Electronics, Industrial Mechanics, and the like. Or, Training and experience from a Military Technical School. Prior experience working with hand tools and basic electrical test equipment. Microsoft operating system knowledge is required. Capable of unassisted physical lift of one article weighing up to 75 pounds. Able and willing to work minimum of 50 hours per work week. Regular + OT. Ability to work in an industrial production shop floor environment. Valid Driver License required. Excellent communication and customer service aptitude. Nice to haves: Previous experience installing and troubleshooting industrial electronics, machines, or computer systems. Previous CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) installation and troubleshooting experience is preferred however not required. The annual pay range for this position is $52,000 - 65,000 The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off. Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Christina Choing Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. Thats just what our employees are doing every single day in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.

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