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Field Service Engineer - High Volume Manufacturing

Oxford Instruments

Remote Texas, TX, US, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

💰 $115,000/yr($95,000/yr – $115,000/yr)

About the role

Field Service Engineer – High Volume Manufacturing (HVM)

Why Oxford Instruments?

Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers to discover and bring to market exciting new advances that drive human progress. We aim to be the scientific instrumentation partner in every significant lab and production facility across the world. Our people and culture are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, engage, motivate and develop the very best talent. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture where difference is valued and people are recognised for what they deliver and bring to the team.

We want to empower our employees so that they innovate, support our growth and improve our productivity. We support them to make the right decisions and reach their full potential as they develop their careers at OI. Our ways of working are lived every day and are as follows:

We start with the customer
We succeed by being focused
We make and keep our promisesWe work together as one team
We help and trust each other to succeed
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Location

Texas (Dallas / Houston preferred). Dedicated HVM customer support.

The Role

Represent Oxford Instruments as the senior onsite technical expert supporting High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) semiconductor customers. Deliver installation, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, process support, customer training, and operational partnership to maximize uptime and production.

Key Responsibilities

System Installation & Commissioning
Lead the installation and commissioning of advanced plasma etch and deposition systems (RIE, CVD, ICP, ICPCVD, ALE, ALD), ensuring full compliance with customer specifications, cleanroom standards, and process readiness.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
Execute scheduled and emergency maintenance with precision. Diagnose root causes beyond surface-level symptoms and validate repairs against stringent vacuum tolerances, leak-up rates, and process benchmarks.
Customer Engagement & Technical Training
Build trust and long-term relationships through responsive communication and hands-on training. Empower customers to operate and maintain systems confidently across key processes.
Advanced Troubleshooting
Resolve complex hardware, and software issues using specialized tools (vacuum leak detectors, RF power meters, DVMs, LCR meters, multimeters). Provide remote support when needed to minimize downtime and maximize uptime.
Calibration & System Upgrades
Calibrate critical components (AMUs, RF Generators, APCs, MFCs) and implement performance-enhancing upgrades (turbo pumps, PLCs, breakers) to ensure optimal system reliability and throughput.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Industry Background

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
Equivalent hands-on experience in semiconductor equipment service may substitute.
3–5 years of field service experience in the semiconductor industry, with a focus on plasma etch and deposition systems.
Familiarity with cleanroom operations and safety protocols.

Vacuum & Power Systems

Hands-on experience with vacuum technologies: turbo pumps, cryo pumps, roughing pumps.
Skilled in troubleshooting 208V electrical systems and 24V control subsystems.
Experience with RF power components and pneumatically driven