Customer Support Engineer (Field Engineer)

at  Oxford Instruments plc

Join our team as a Customer Support Engineer (Field Engineer) in a permanent role based in the UK! In this exciting position, you will be responsibl e for installing and upgrading systems and software at customer locati ons, ensuring that OIPT equipment is fully operational and ready for use. With approximately 90% travel throughout the UK and EMEA region, this role offers the perfect opportunity for those who enjoy dynamic work environments and making a direct impact on customer satisfaction. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our innovative team!
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%).
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for engineering 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.

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