Product Scientist - EDS

Location: High Wycombe, UK
Business Unit: Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Oxford Instruments is seeking a Product Scientist to join our Electron Microscopy team. This role is ideal for a scientifically curious and commercially aware individual with strong hands-on experience in electron microscopy and EDS/EDX microanalysis.

As a Product Scientist, you will act as a technical expert supporting the development, demonstration and commercial success of our Electron Microscopy solutions. Working closely with Product Management, R&D, Applications, Sales and Marketing teams, you will help translate customer needs into product improvements, generate application data, support product launches and deliver technical expertise to customers and colleagues around the world.

This position offers the opportunity to work with leading-edge analytical technologies and engage with customers across a range of industries including semiconductors, advanced materials, metallurgy, mining, batteries and academic research. Experience within the semiconductor sector would be highly desirable, but it is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Act as a subject matter expert for Electron Microscopy and EDS/EDX microanalysis.
• Provide scientific and technical input to product development and innovation projects.
• Support evaluation and testing of new hardware and software developments.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to guide product improvements and future developments.
• Contribute technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle.

Customer & Application Support

• Conduct customer demonstrations and proof-of-concept studies.
• Analyse customer samples using electron microscopy and EDS/EDX techniques.
• Produce clear, professional technical reports and application data.
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
• Assist in resolving technical and application-related customer challenges.

Sales & Marketing Enablement

• Develop application notes, technical presentations, sales tools and training materials.
• Generate scientific content to support product launches and marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with Sales teams to demonstrate product value and technical differentiation.
• Support exhibitions, conferences, webinars and customer events.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Deliver technical training to internal teams and global Applications Specialists.
• Share best practices and application knowledge across the wider organisation.
• Support the development of technical capability within the Electron Microscopy team.

Market Insight & Product Strategy

• Gather customer feedback and market intelligence.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging applications.
• Identify opportunities for new product capabilities and application development.
• Contribute to product roadmaps through customer and market insights.

About You

Essential Requirements

• MSc, PhD, or equivalent industry experience in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong practical experience using Electron Microscopy techniques for materials characterisation.
• Significant experience using EDS/EDX for microanalysis, data interpretation and problem solving.
• Experience analysing and interpreting complex microscopy and microanalysis data.
• Strong scientific reporting, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and global teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within the semiconductor industry.
• Experience with additional materials characterisation techniques.
• Experience supporting scientific instrumentation or analytical products.
• Customer-facing experience in applications, technical support, product management or commercial roles.
• Knowledge of advanced materials, metallurgy, batteries, mining or related application areas.

What You'll Bring

You are passionate about science and technology, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in collaborative environments. You are comfortable engaging directly with customers and can combine deep technical knowledge with an understanding of how scientific solutions create value.

Most importantly, you will bring expertise in Electron Microscopy and EDS/EDX microanalysis, along with the ability to translate scientific insight into successful products, applications and customer outcomes.

Why Join Oxford Instruments?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading technology company at the forefront of materials characterisation. You will work alongside scientists, engineers and product experts developing innovative solutions that help customers solve some of the world's most challenging scientific and industrial problems.

With exposure to diverse applications, international collaboration and cutting-edge technology, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth while making a real impact on future product development and customer success.