Associate Test Engineer

Company: Oxford Instruments
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link 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. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen's Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century.How we workWe'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 DifferenceWe 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 futureAbout the Opportunity: -We're looking for someone with a mechanical, electrical or materials engineering background to join our flexible, fast-paced, high tech manufacturing team. This is an exciting chance to join an industry-leading instrumentation company as a skilled Test Engineer, performing final assembly and mechanical, electrical and software testing for our high precision atomic force microscopes. Key Responsibilities: -

• Complete standardized tests and generate test reports to ensure optimal system performance
• Troubleshoot systems and perform repairs as required during testing
• Generate and maintain technical documentation for all test and troubleshooting procedures
• Interface with technical staff in other departments for manufacturing and product development supportSuccessful candidates will have:
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, electronics, physics or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least two years of hands-on engineering experience, ideally with some of that being in SPM/AFM.
  • The ability to interpret schematics, and an aptitude for mechanical/electronic/optical design.
  • Strong attention to detail along with excellent manual dexterity and an affinity to working with precision parts.
  • A self-starter attitude and commitment to producing high quality work against sometimes demanding deadlines.
  • The ability to excel and communicate in a customer-focused team environment.COVID-19 Vaccinations Requirements: Oxford Instruments requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by their first day of work. The Company will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation as required 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 requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by their first day of work. The Company will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation as required by law.Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected annual salary range for this position is between $65,000 - $70,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.Asylum Research, an Oxford Instruments Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE/M/F/D/VNote to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments does not accept agency CV's. Please do not forward details to our jobs alias, Oxford Instruments employees or any other company location. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's.

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