Senior Systems Engineer - Oxford Instruments Plc

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 a Senior Systems Engineer to provide senior level mechanical, electrical, and process design for the development of new X-ray products and related infrastructure. 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-eighly technical reseach and development teamffective 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:

• Drive and maintain Engineering elements of Document Control such as change notifications, CAD modelling, drawings, BOMs, assembly and product trees.
• Lead design teams, mentor peers, demonstrate innovation.
• Demonstrate Product Life Cycle excellence by embracing Stage Gate Process for product development, Sustaining engineering, and Obsolescence.
• Drive design for manufacturability.
• Utilize knowledge of materials, machining, and fabrication to rapidly develop solutions for NPI, technology, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct engineering tests, design of experiments, validation and verification, reliability and risk assessment.
• Develop networks with key suppliers for prototype and Production release of products.
• Undertake and oversee the assembly and test of prototype and pilot product designs.
• Provide factory support for Production and Quality process needs such as work instruction, MRB, RMA, and failure analysis.
• Working knowledge of critical to quality design (CTQ).
• Steward intellectual property. Keep informed of prior, current state of art, and newer or proposed technologies that can be leveraged for our product development.
• Delight customers by being focused on prompt solutions that address to needs of our customers, both internal and external.
• Infrequent travel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years X-ray industry manufacturing and development experience.
• Systems engineering and design experience.
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• Expertise in R&D prototyping, machine shop equipment, fabrication, and processing.
• Mechanical design experience using CAD. SolidWorks preferred.
• Proven self-guided individual with related industry experience working in and leading small teams.
• 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 base salary for this position is between $100,000 - $115,000.  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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