Oxford Instruments plc
About the Company
Oxford Instruments is a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry. We design and manufacture equipment that can fabricate, analyse and manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular level.
Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Oxford Instruments plc
- Job Title
- Software Engineer Student Placement - Year in Industry 2025-2026
- Job Description
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At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Our customers use our NanoScience ultra-low temperature and high magnetic field environments to go beyond what was once thought possible, whether that’s creating Nobel Prize winning materials or developing quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
Join us for an exciting 12-month journey in software engineering at Oxford Instruments. Dive into a variety of strategic projects crucial to our business, where you'll collaborate with our expert team and tackle everything from theoretical simulations to hands-on hardware work. Gain invaluable experience working with cutting-edge scientific instruments and contribute significantly to our organization.
This role is perfect for Computer Science or Software Engineering students eager to learn and grow in a real-world setting. If you're enthusiastic, organized, and able to effectively communicate your findings, we want to hear from you. Share your CV, transcript and details of any academic project to be considered for this incredible opportunity. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!
This role will be based full time at our Tubney Woods site.
Oxford, United Kingdom
On site
03-04-2025
- Company Name
- Oxford Instruments plc
- Job Title
- Systems Engineer
- Job Description
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Your love of all things technical and on-point organisational skills would come in to their own in this Systems Engineer role. We are looking for an individual to take technical ownership across a mix of complex custom order fulfilment projects, new product/platform integrations, and a range of improvement activities whilst coordinating the detailed technical activities of a cross-functional team.
The opportunity
Working as part of the Customer and Sustaining Engineering Team, you will be responsible for the technical aspects and associated engineering activities for customer orders, and contribute to the development of new platforms on which the custom orders are based You will manage the specifications for each project, run design reviews, and coordinate the activities of other engineers and sub-contractors through the task management system. Maintaining the risk register, technical file and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards are also required. You can also expect to get involved with improvement projects, such as new component design and updating existing components.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of superconducting magnet and/or cryogenic systems and product design and development, ideally related to the design of systemised products, as well as coordinating the technical work completed by other engineers. Experience of analysing and fault finding on complex systems is desired, together with knowledge of modular design and system configuration. Effective communication and organisational skills are essential for this position.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments offers flexible working hours and a half-day on Fridays. We also offer 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. We also invest in our talented employees by supporting them in their ongoing career and development so that they reach their full potential. We care and work hard to provide a workplace where you can grow and learn.
Oxford, United Kingdom
On site
21-04-2025
- Company Name
- Oxford Instruments plc
- Job Title
- Technical Support Engineer
- Job Description
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At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Our customers use our NanoScience ultra-low temperature and high magnetic field environments to go beyond what was once thought possible, whether that’s creating Nobel Prize winning materials or developing quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
The NanoScience Service Team offer our customers piece of mind, that allow them to concentrate on their own objectives, safe in the knowledge that we are always here to provide full support throughout the lifetime of their product.
We currently have an exciting and varied opportunity to join the Service Team in providing remote support to our customers. No one day will be the same due to the diverse and exciting applications of our products.
The opportunity
In this role you will be the key point of contact within our global help desk, providing timely, detailed, and accurate responses to customers’ technical enquiries. You will be responsible for recording issues, actively managing tickets, and responding to customers both in writing and verbally. You will also provide support to field service activities through the provision of technical assistance and prompt shipment of components as required. Building and maintaining a technical repository of information will also form part of the role.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have experience working in a mechanical engineering environment, with the ability to understand our products and their applications. Good written and verbal communication skills, together with the ability to explain technical concepts is essential. You will be an organised self-starter, passionate about providing excellent customer service in a professional and empathetic manner.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments offers flexible working hours and a half-day on Fridays, 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
Oxford, United Kingdom
Hybrid
28-04-2025