Oxford Instruments

Field Service Engineer - Microscopy Systems

Oxford Instruments • $90K — $110K *
Concord, MA 01742In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Own system installs & commissioning - set up advanced microscopy platforms and train users.
  • Keep systems at peak performance - deliver expert preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot like a pro - resolve hardware/software issues onsite or remotely.
  • Build strong customer relationships - provide confident communication, clear training, and dependable support.
  • Upgrade & optimize systems - calibrate components and implement performance-boosting enhancements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to solve high-stakes technical challenges.
  • Enable breakthrough research and innovation.
  • Be the representative of a world-class brand.
  • Diverse work environment with new challenges daily.
Full Job Description
Remote | Northeastern US (NY/NJ area)
Frequent weekday travel required; must live near a major airport.

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.
  • Build strong customer relationships - deliver confident communication, clear training, and dependable support.
  • 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.

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About Oxford Instruments

Oxford Instruments is a provider of high-technology tools and systems for research and industry. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. Oxford Instruments offers a range of products, such as magnetic resonance, nanotechnology, and plasma processing. The company serves customers in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and electronics. Oxford Instruments has operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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Size
1,878 employees
Industry
Healthcare
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