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Remote | Northeastern US (NY/NJ area) Frequent weekday travel required; must live near a major airport. Join Us and Power the Next Breakthrough At Oxford Instruments, we accelerate the scientific discoveries that shape a better future. As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—installing, maintaining, and elevating cutting‑edge microscopy systems across the Americas. If you love solving complex technical challenges, traveling, and making a direct impact on scientific progress, this role is for you. What You’ll Do Own system installs & commissioning — set up advanced microscopy platforms and train users to hit the ground running. Keep systems at peak performance — deliver expert preventive and corrective maintenance. Troubleshoot like a pro — dig deep into hardware/software issues and resolve them fast, onsite or remotely. Build strong customer relationships — deliver confident communication, clear training, and dependable support. Upgrade & optimize systems — calibrate components and implement performance‑boosting enhancements. What You Bring Bachelor’s in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Life Science , or similar. 3–5 years of field service experience with microscopy or analytical instruments. Skilled with multimeters, oscilloscopes , schematics, and Windows systems. Physically capable of working in tight spaces and lifting up to 50 lbs . Valid driver’s license, passport, and willingness to travel Monday–Friday. Bonus Points For Hands-on experience with AFM, SEM, fluorescence, or confocal microscopy . Strong workflow understanding of imaging software and calibration. Clean, methodical work habits and a love for continuous learning. Why You’ll Love It You’ll be the hero customers rely on—solving high‑stakes technical challenges, enabling breakthrough research, and representing a world‑class brand. Every day brings a new lab, a new challenge, and a new opportunity to make science happen. Compensation $90,000–$110,000 depending on experience and qualifications. #LI-NS1
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.