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Frequent weekday travel required; must live near a major airport.
Join Us and Power the Next Breakthrough
At Oxford Instruments, we accelerate the scientific discoveries that shape a better future. As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—installing, maintaining, and elevating cutting‑edge microscopy systems across the Americas. If you love solving complex technical challenges, traveling, and making a direct impact on scientific progress, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Own system installs & commissioning — set up advanced microscopy platforms and train users to hit the ground running.
Keep systems at peak performance — deliver expert preventive and corrective maintenance.
Troubleshoot like a pro — dig deep into hardware/software issues and resolve them fast, onsite or remotely.
Upgrade & optimize systems — calibrate components and implement performance‑boosting enhancements.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Life Science, or similar.
3–5 years of field service experience with microscopy or analytical instruments.
Skilled with multimeters, oscilloscopes, schematics, and Windows systems.
Physically capable of working in tight spaces and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license, passport, and willingness to travel Monday–Friday.
Bonus Points For
Hands-on experience with AFM, SEM, fluorescence, or confocal microscopy.
Strong workflow understanding of imaging software and calibration.
Clean, methodical work habits and a love for continuous learning.
Why You’ll Love It
You’ll be the hero customers rely on—solving high‑stakes technical challenges, enabling breakthrough research, and representing a world‑class brand. Every day brings a new lab, a new challenge, and a new opportunity to make science happen.
Compensation
$90,000–$110,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Nanotechnology Research
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