Applications Technician in Rockleigh, New Jersey at Kurt J Lesker Company

KDF Technologies is a leading manufacturer of PVD (physical vapor deposition) capital equipment for microelectronics, medical, thin film circuits, and semiconductor markets. Located in Northern NJ we serve a variety of industries and companies from startups to Fortune 500 organizations.

Overview of Responsibilities:
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

Qualifications:

Required

• 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)

Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle:

• Company-paid medical and dental insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacations
• Sick time

KDF Technologies, LLC is a limited liability company. KDF Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within this range, individual pay is influenced by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, etc. The compensation range for this role is 50000 to 75000 per year. Above job advertisement is intended to provide general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and does not constitute an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required.