Field Service Engineer - Microscopy Systems

Date:  Mar 6, 2026
Location: 

US

Job Function:  Technical
Business Unit:  NanoAnalysis

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 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.
  • 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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