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Field Service Engineer I

Oxford Instruments, New York, NY, United States



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Field Service Engineer I

Date:

Apr 4, 2026

Location:

New York, NY, US

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Job Function:

Technical

Business Unit:

NanoAnalysis

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Remote | Northeastern US (NY/NJ area)
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 cuttingedge 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.

Build strong customer relationships

- deliver confident communication, clear training, and dependable support.

Upgrade & optimize systems

- calibrate components and implement performanceboosting 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 highstakes technical challenges, enabling breakthrough research, and representing a worldclass 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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Nearest Major Market:

Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market:

New York City

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