At Oxford Instruments, we push the boundaries of what’s possible, helping our customers achieve the breakthroughs that change our.....
At Oxford Instruments, we push the boundaries of what’s possible, helping our customers achieve the breakthroughs that change our world. Whether it’s developing technology for a greener economy, designing devices that enhance digital connectivity, or creating next generation medicines and healthcare technology, we address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Everything we make is exceptional, and each product and solution gives greater insight, clarity and accuracy. At Oxford Instruments, we don’t wait for change to happen. We enable it.
About Us
Oxford Instruments plc is a leading provider of high technology products and services to the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities. Our core purpose is to support our customers to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, enabling a greener economy, increased connectivity, improved health and leaps in scientific understanding. We are proud to be recognised as the leaders in what we do and for the difference we make in the world. This is an exciting time to come join us!
How we work
We’re committed to being the leading provider of high-tech products and services for the world’s most important industrial and scientific research communities. Our people are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, motivate and retain the very best talent in our sector. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture, where difference is valued and people are recognized for what they deliver and bring to the team.
Empowering People to Make a Difference
We don’t wait for change to happen. We enable it. That’s why we aim to create the best working environment and culture for our people to thrive. We share the same goals and value diversity of thought, perspective and experience. With a focus on the ongoing development, engagement and wellbeing of our people, we know we will continue to exceed customer expectations and drive change for the future.
About the Opportunity:
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join us as a key member of our highly technical reseach and development team. As part of the Oxford Instruments Group, X-ray Technology (XT) is a leading global manufacturer of world class high-performance X-ray sources. Our customers – Industry leaders in X-ray system applications – greatly value the quality, performance, and cost-effective solutions that we provide. Oxford XT products address applications in analysis, spectroscopy, gauging, and imaging. Our portfolios can be adapted to the individual requirements of our customers. They contribute worldwide to new insights and solutions in many areas of science, research, and development. This position is based full-time on site at the X-Ray Technology office in Scotts, Valley, CA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate in our dynamic and flexible Oxford X-ray Technology R&D team
- Solve complex problems, design, develop, and implement analog-digital circuits and systems for the control and processing of our sealed glass X-ray tubes
- Design solutions for high voltage applications associated with X-ray generation
- Implement and optimize interface solutions for hardware and software controls and automation
- Development of firmware for microprocessor and/or FPGA control
- Support of entire life cycle: from ideation to volume production and obsolescence
- Construct and commission rapid prototyping
- Address Voice of the Customer (VOC)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science (e.g. electrical engineering, physics, chemistry) and several years of work relevant electrical engineering experience
- Working knowledge of PCB layout, circuit design, numerical solutions, and fluent in SW tools such as PADS, Altium, ORCAD, Cadence PSpice, MatLab, Simulink, LabView, LabWindows
- Expertise in reading, editing, and generating circuit diagrams, schematics and circuit mechanicals
- Solid experience using the document control system for engineering change orders, notifications
- Enthusiasm for physical sciences
- Self-driven, emotionally invested, and able to work with diverse teams
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Strong industrial experience with high voltage and high vacuum hardware and electronics.
- Experience with automation hardware, firmware for X-ray source manufacture.
- Hands on experience with processing and assembly equipment such as furnaces, pyrometry, metrology tooling, welding (TIG, resistance, laser), brazing, high voltage conditioning, flux and focal spot measurement.
- Experience with glass to metal fabrication and equipment and fixtures
- Experience with vacuum and forming gas induction heating techniques and design of tooling.
Desired Qualifications:
- Participation in research and development, from ideation to a released product.
- Working knowledge of data acquisition, programmable logic, human interface device, automation hardware and software.
Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected salary for this position is between $115,000
- $130,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Oxford Instruments Perks and benefits:
- Generous benefit packages
- We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Our 401k program has options for saving both pre
- and post-tax dollars for retirement.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we know that our employees do their best work when they can take the time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks of PTO which is accrued each pay period.
- Holidays
- We recognize 12 holidays this year.
- In addition to all the standard PTO options, OI proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave policy.
- Professional Development
- OI supports you and your professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
Oxford Instruments is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Oxford Instruments is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources, 978-405-1119.
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.
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