Vacuum technology and thin-film deposition equipment manufacturer for semiconductor and research applications
Kurt J. Lesker designs and manufactures vacuum chambers, deposition systems, and precision components for semiconductor, aerospace, and research sectors. The company's tech stack is heavily weighted toward manufacturing execution (CNC, Solid Edge, Mastercam, SAP, Dynamics 365) rather than software innovation, consistent with a 70-year-old capital equipment business. Active hiring is concentrated in manufacturing and engineering roles across U.S. and European facilities, with ongoing projects in lean/6S optimization, next-generation deposition equipment, and ERP system enhancements—indicating operational scaling rather than product transformation.
Kurt J. Lesker is a designer and manufacturer of vacuum science solutions serving semiconductor production, thin-film deposition, solar, aerospace, and research applications. The company offers a portfolio spanning simple fittings and components through to complex computer-controlled deposition systems and custom vacuum chambers. Headquartered in Jefferson Hills, PA, the company operates offices and warehouses globally, with active manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams across the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, and China. Current focus areas include foreign subsidiary consolidation, capital equipment planning, and continuous improvement programs (lean, 6S).
Kurt J. Lesker designs and manufactures vacuum technology equipment and components for semiconductor production, thin-film deposition, solar, aerospace, and research sectors. Products range from fittings and chambers to precision computer-controlled deposition systems.
Headquarters in Jefferson Hills, PA. Active manufacturing, engineering, and operations across the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, and China with offices and warehouses globally.
Manufacturing-focused: Solid Edge CAD, CNC programming, Mastercam, Ansys simulation, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 for ERP, Microsoft Office suite. No custom software platforms listed in active use.
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