Customer Support Field Engineer

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.

We are currently recruiting for a Customer Support Engineer (Field Engineer) for a permanent role based in the UK. To ensure that OIPT equipment is fully functional and available for customer use, regular extensive travel (90%) within the UK and EMEA region will be required.

Key Responsibilities Perform installation and upgrades of systems and software at customer sites. Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown visits at customer sites. Provide technical troubleshooting and liaison with customers. Assist Technical Helpdesk with Customer Support issues and provide manpower support when necessary.
Work as an individual within a team of engineers exchanging information and experiences.
Provide timely, concise service reports to customers of work carried out.
Liaise with technical Support and Systems Engineering on any potential or actual system problems.
Report issues through the FRACAS reporting system
Liaise with the Sales and Upgrade Team to provide helpful background information.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety, ISO 9001 Quality, and all other compliance Systems.
If required to work on Final Test, deliver a fully tested product in line with test procedures issued and maintained by Manufacturing Engineering Team. Ensuring product complies with established standards and specifications. Take ownership for tools allocated, ensuring quality is maintained, schedules are achieved, and efficiency targets met.
Support Customer acceptance visits as identified by Team Leader. Provide a point of contact within the team during the visit.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably requested by the Company.
Individuals with specific knowledge of the technology and associated hazards will apply their knowledge and skills to support the implementation of appropriate systems.

Qualifications:
Degree / HNC in electrical/electronic/mechatronics discipline.

Professional skills/abilities:
Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in both one-to-one and group situations.
Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics, fault find and implement corrective actions.
Full UK driving licence (essential).
Hands on experience in Customer/Field Service support, ideally in the semiconductor or in a similar high technology electronic/instrumentation sector.
Proficient PC Skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel)
Knowledge of Plasma processes (RIE/ICP/ICPCVD/ALD/ALE/Ionbeam) would be advantageous.
Team Player The position requires extensive, frequent travel (ca 90%).

Benefits:
In addition to a competitive starting salary (in line with experience and qualifications), Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, an excellent work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.

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