Job Title:  Service technician

Location: 

Tokyo, JP, 105-0012

Business Unit:  KERN
Posting Date:  Jul 10, 2026
Job Description: 

Responsibilities

  • Installation, commissioning and testing of CNC machines and automation systems at customer sites
  • Performing preventive maintenance and service activities to ensure optimal machine performance
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues
  • Providing on-site technical support and assisting customers with technical inquiries
  • Supporting the development and establishment of service and customer structures within the regional market
  • Documenting all service activities and coordinating closely with internal and international teams

 

Profile | Qualifications

  • Approx. 3–5 years of experience in a field service role, ideally within the CNC or machine tool industry
  • Strong skills in diagnosing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as CNC (and ideally PLC) technologies
  • Solid knowledge of CNC milling; experience with Heidenhain controls is an advantage
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and engineering drawings
  • Independent and structured working style combined with a strong service and customer-oriented mindset, with the ability to operate in a developing market environment
  • High willingness to travel (up to approx. 75%), valid driver’s license and very good English skills

 

Compensation

Currency:  JPY
Salary Minimum:  Market
Salary Maximum:  Market
Incentive:  Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.  AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.