Troubleshooting Technicians

In this episode, you’ll meet Kevin, a technician with a background in construction and nanotechnology. Kevin discusses his transition from construction to vacuum technology, highlighting his education at Erie Community College and the Kurt Lesker vacuum certification. Kevin shares troubleshooting experiences at RIT, including fixing a plasma etcher by identifying a leaking gate valve. Kevin emphas...

In this episode, you’ll meet Peter from Kurt J. Lesker. Peter shares his journey from Sweden to the U.S., where he began working in a vacuum company and eventually became an assembly supervisor. Peter outlines the general steps for troubleshooting vacuum systems: defining the problem, collecting data, analyzing it, and working on solutions. Peter emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and precis...

In this episode, we hear about troubleshooting from Jason who works at Pfeiffer Vacuum. Jason has 25 years of experience in the vacuum industry. He emphasizes a modular approach to troubleshooting, starting with understanding the system's history and functions. Jason advises documenting all details, consulting manufacturer support, and ensuring cleanliness and organization during maintenance....

Sean from Pfeiffer Vacuum talks about troubleshooting vacuum systems. When troubleshooting, Sean emphasizes the importance of defining the problem, collecting data, and hypothesizing potential causes. He suggests isolating vacuum components and using leak detectors to identify issues. Sean advises documenting every step for future reference and highlights common vacuum system issues like leaks and...