Project Technician

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 180 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of 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 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This is a remote role that will require occasional travel to our Wixom, MI facility.

What's the role?

The Project Technician is responsible for leading, troubleshooting, and resolving issues on-site of CMM project systems installation. The Project Technician is the front-line face to the customer to commission automated measurement equipment.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Installations:
  • Represent ZEISS as onsite lead during installation of all Project related content
  • Install, troubleshoot, and run off ZEISS CMM automated loading systems
  • Direct and support end user skilled trades teams during the installation of ZEISS CMM enclosure and automated measurement systems.
  • Oversee ZEISS equipment as it moves thru the PRO TAG process.
  • Program and trouble shoot safety systems and electrical systems
  • Program and trouble shoot Watlow HVAC controller
  • Communicate on site installation status to project manager
  • Work with and validate deliverables of ZEISS contractors & vendors
  • Document system acceptance and provide installation report to project manager
  • Prepare custom documentation for the operation of each unique system
• Engineering Changes:
  • Identify and report necessary Engineering Changes
  • Support Engineering team in the development and validation of engineering changes
• On-Site Support
  • Train customer on system use

Do you qualify?

• Mechanical inclinations and skills preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills with an ability to create concise technical reports.
• Mechanical detailing - reading blueprints, CAD Drawings, etc..
• Excellent computer skill, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Electrical systems troubleshooting experience desired
• Must be a team player across the organization.
• Must have valid US driver license

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to travel to customer sites 50%-70% and work off schedule hours for up to 3 weeks at a time.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, such as keyboarding; conducting internet or other research; date entry, coding, matching and filing, and other similar tasks.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
• The list goes on!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

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).