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  • Software Engineer
  • Applications Specialist
  • Software Test Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
  • Sales Engineer
  • Applications Engineer (2)
  • Depot Repair Technician

Product Engineer

Job Title: Product Engineer
Business: Oxford Instruments China
Closing Date: 31 January 2009
Reference: PE Op
Location: Shanghai, China
Responsibilities: Responsible for the introduction, design and validation of new products. Covering the full process from administration, improvement and change of the technologies. To Provide support to relevant product analysts
Technical Skills: 5+ years of relevant working experience in an overseas manufacturing company preferred. Relevant knowledge of the technology theory and practice relating to the specific products. Fluent written and spoken English.
Personal Skills: Integrity and honesty, strong will to work and strong sense of responsibility. Ability to learn and take challenges, with a good team spirit
Contact: Annie Feng (annie.feng@oxinst.com)
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Product Engineer

Job Title: Product Engineer
Business: Oxford Instruments China
Closing Date: 31 January 2009
Reference: PE Op
Location: Shanghai, China
Responsibilities: Responsible for the introduction, design and validation of new products. Covering the full process from administration, improvement and change of the technologies. To Provide support to relevant product analysts
Technical Skills: 5+ years of relevant working experience in an overseas manufacturing company preferred. Relevant knowledge of the technology theory and practice relating to the specific products. Fluent written and spoken English.
Personal Skills: Integrity and honesty, strong will to work and strong sense of responsibility. Ability to learn and take challenges, with a good team spirit
Contact: Annie Feng (annie.feng@oxinst.com)
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OES Sales Engineer

Job Title: OES Sales Engineer
Business: Industrial Analysis
Closing Date: 31 January 2009
Reference: OES SE
Location: Shangai/Beijing
Responsibilities: Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) direct field sales Implement and execute sales strategies to enable sales targets in easta China to be achieved. To participate in product promotions and lead generation programs and to develop new and existing markets for OES products. Develop and support the relationship with major distributors. Develop partnerships with third party trading companies to enable Oxford Instruments to trade in a flexible and appropriate manner with customers in China. Identify new business opportunties.
Technical Skills: Integrity and discipline. Takes a balanced view of issues, weighing up different options to deterine the degree of risk and potential benefits before reaching a decision. Evaluates and accepts appropriate business risk. Good team spirit.
Personal Skills: Technical bachelor degree in electronics. 3-5 years relevant working experience in OES instrumentation preferred. Good written and verbal English communication skills.
Contact: Annie Feng (Annie.Feng@oxinst.com)
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Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer
Business: Analytical - Nano Analysis
Closing Date: 31 January 2009
Reference: NA
Location: Shanghi
Responsibilities: Use agreed software design methodologies and tools to develop innovative and robust software components and systems Work with project team members to produce agreed specifications and develop products that meet them Participate in software design reviews develop software that takes account of the needs of software testers Provide support for existing products Keep agreed design and implementation records Train colleagues in the Use of developed software components Provide appropriate documentation that facilitates others to further develop or maintain the software that you produce Provide appropriate documentation to support colleagues such as Help and Localisation specialists, Applications Scientists, Product Managers and Customer support staff
Technical Skills: Has a sound appreciation, within the scope of a project, of the requirements of Internal and External customers. Places Customer satisfaction as the highest priority Plans in order to meet project goals. Plans own time to maximum effect Able to articulate technical issues clearly and succinctly within the Technology Group. Able to liase with project team members on aspects of software specification, design and implementation within scope of own experience Understands and takes account of interdependencies and links within the scope of a project and how they influence productivity, quality, etc. Thinks through the impact of own actions on other parts of a project Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities to achieve (and exceed) project goals. Identifies actions to develop new and better ways of working, using past experience and any mistakes as positive opportunities for improvement
Personal Skills: Experience of writing software in a technology R&D environment is a particular advantage Experience with analytical instruments for example electron microscopes, X-ray spectroscopy or crystallography techniques. Must have excellent working knowledge in any one of the following categories: 1)Microsoft Visual Studio 6 C++, ATL, VB and COM skills;2) Microsoft C#,.NET; 3)Real time control and data acquisition for instrumentation.
Contact: Annie Feng (Annie.feng@oxinst.com)
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Applications Specialist

Job Title: Applications Specialist
Business: Analytical - Nano Analysis
Closing Date: 31 January 2009
Reference: IA
Location: OI China
Responsibilities: "Maintain and develop knowledge of assigned products and their common applications, undertaking appropriate training where necessary. Provide various technical reports such as “field installation acceptance ”,”field service report”, ”RMA” and “CARF” together with administration reports such as “time & expense” within the agreed standards. Support marketing / sales, furnishing leads for system sales, upgrades, support contracts and other market intelligence whilst in contact with the customer. Assist in knowledge transfer by training customers and other company employees when required. Service hotline and IA demo room management. Maintain awareness of, and minimise where possible, the level of expense incurred in day to day support activities, both in terms of time involved and parts consumed. Perform work safely at all times, maintaining an up to date knowledge of heath & safety requirements and operating in accordance with health and safety at work legislation. Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities in line with the scope and level of responsibility of the post, which might reasonably be required. Works closely with other Customer Support Engineers, UK/USA Hotline, Technical Support and Product Support Specialists to resolve technical problems. Works closely with customers, sales representatives and OI management. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Customer Service Supervisor. "
Technical Skills: "Excellent understanding XRF technology. Good communication skill and effective interpersonal skills. Prefer with experience of field customer service job. Self motivated and willing do best; Team work is required.
Personal Skills: "Two years or above experience of working on XRF machine preferred. Familiar with Microsoft office software. Good command of English both in writing and oral."
Contact: Annie Feng (Annie.feng)
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Software Test Engineer

Job Title: Software Test Engineer
Business: Analytical - Industrial Analysis
Closing Date: 31 January 2009
Reference: IA
Location: Shanghai
Responsibilities: Attempt to reproduce bugs reported by customers in the field. Work with software developers to ensure that software designed to be simple to test. Develop and maintain test, plans and specifications Report all bugs found whilst testing products. Keep careful and meticulous records. Configure and maintain hardware and software test platforms
Technical Skills: Understands and takes account of interdependencies and links between different parts of the business and how you influence productivity, quality, etc. Thinks through the impact of own actions on other parts of the business. Has a sound appreciation of the current requirements of internal and external customers. Places customer satisfaction as the highest pority Plans in order to meet project goals. Plans own time to maximum effect Uses a common sense approach to decision making, thinks globally and make objective, unbiased and timely decisions while keeping an open mind. Takes a balanced view of local software QA issues and evaluates different options to determine the degree of risk and potential benefits before reaching a decision. Makes day to day decisions on own work and refers to Group Leader any issues that are likely to affect others Dentifies and takes advantage of opportunities to achieve (and exceed) project goals. Identifies actions to develop new and better ways of working, using past experience and any mistakes as positive opportunities for improvement Must be willing to travel occasionally to the UK for training and to OEM's and customers for on-site testing
Personal Skills: At least one year software test experience in MNC R&D Center as advantage Previous experience of testing Windows based scientific software would be an advantage. Experience with analytical instruments for example electron microscopes, X-ray spectroscopy or crystallography techniques A knowledge of Agile development methodologies an advantage. Must understand the software QA and the software life cycle.Good written & verbal English communication skills, Japanese an advantage.
Contact: Annie Feng (Annie.feng@oxinst.com)
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Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Business: Analytical - Industrial Analysis
Closing Date: 31 January 2009
Reference: IA
Location: OI China - Shanghai
Responsibilities: Developing, porting, modifying and maintaining software for PDAs and embedded Linux platforms with their corresponding PC host based applications. Spend the major proportion of the first six months working alongside developers at Oxford Instruments Espoo, Finland facility to rapidly gain the required knowledge and experience of the software and hardware systems he/she will be working on.
Technical Skills: "Embedded applications with real time control of instrumentation hardware. Very familiar with both Windows and Linux Operating Systems. Has worked on a wide range of scientific or engineering projects in: - instrumentation engineering; test engineering; Embedded real time control systems; TCP/IP and other low level communication protocols development. "
Personal Skills: "Has 5 to 10 years of experience in software development in PC based Experience of writing software in a technology R&D environment is a particular advantage Experience with analytical instruments for example electron microscopes, X-ray spectroscopy or crystallography techniques. Must have excellent working knowledge in any one of the following categories: 1)C#, Visual C++, Embedded C++; 2)MFC, .NET framework, Visual Studio 2005/2008, Windows Mobile 5.0 & 6.0; 3)Microsoft Windows XP, Linux, Embedded Linux; 4) Client Server, OOD, Communications protocols e.g. USB, IEEE1394. TCP/IP and RNDIS"
Contact: Annie Feng (Annie.feng@oxinst.com)
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Sales Engineer

Job Title: Sales Engineer
Business: NanoAnalysis
Closing Date: 13 January 2009
Reference: 10063
Location: Mid-West Region USA
Responsibilities: "Manage sales and distribution for OI NanoAnalysis products including: Manage and provide direct sales in 9 states in the Midwest • Pro-actively develop and pursue new prospects • Develop and maintain relationships with multiple OEM partners • Learn and understand technical specifications and benefits of NanoAnalysis products • Maintain and routinely update customer and prospect database • Generate monthly sales forecasts and lost order reports • Co-ordinate response to enquiries, bids and RFQ’s • Generate proposals and quotations • Oversee post sales activities, installation, training and service • Regularly follow up sales to facilitate offers of upgrades and service contracts • Reporting and discussing sales situations with the Sales Manager"
Technical Skills: You will have excellent selling and negotiation skills. You will be technically aware. You will be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications. BS or technical degree in a physical science or engineering and two years relevant technical capital equipment sales. Experience in electron microscopy and x-ray microanalysis techniques preferred.
Personal Skills: "Candidates must be self-motivated and adaptable team player, able to interface with people of varied educational and social backgrounds. Candidates should have excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, and be familiar with Microsoft Office applications and ACT contact management software. Ability and willingness to undertake approximately 70% travel including overnight stays and occassional international travel."
Contact: Sandra Kindlan (Sandra.kindlan@oxinst.com)
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Applications Engineer (2)

Job Title: Applications Engineer (2)
Business: Industrial Analysis
Closing Date: 13 January 2009
Reference: 10064, 10065, 10066
Location: Concord MA USA
Responsibilities: Responsible for new method development, in-house application studies, sample analysis preparation and generation of technical sales support application studies. Become a technical expert in the application of our instrumentation offerings to the various markets we serve. Performs equipment demonstrations to potential customers. Provides technical support for OEM and customer demo sites. Provides technical support to sales force on customer visits. Maintains awareness of market trends and new developments. Generates instrument application reports and aid in the preparation of technical notes and publications.
Technical Skills: B.S. in Physics, Chemistry or the Physical Sciences. Previous experience with spectroscopic techniques and with XRF a plus. Knowledge of electronics and PC based instrumentation desired. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Travel required: 25 – 50%
Personal Skills: Understands and manages within a technical environment. Leads by actively communicating the business objectives and expectations to staff and giving effective feedback. Uses communication skills effectively in both one-to-one and group situations.
Contact: Sandra Kindlan (hr.concord@oxinst.com)
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Depot Repair Technician

Job Title: Depot Repair Technician
Business: Industial Analysis
Closing Date: 13 January 2009
Reference: 10072,10073
Location: Corcord MA USA
Responsibilities: Escalate problems that will result in Customer dis-satisfaction in enough time that the team can take meaningful corrective action. Maintain and plan depot inventory in line with established procedures and recommend safety levels. Ensure that work is carried out in a timely and efficient manner and complies with company procedures / local work instructions. Maintain departmental manuals and technical information as required.
Technical Skills: Qualifications: Electronics Degree or equivalent. Very familiar with the technical characteristics of the Oxford Instruments Thickness products. Experience working in a Service Department in an electronic environment. Must have a sound knowledge of analog, digital and PC technology.
Personal Skills: Uses communication skills effectively in both one-to-one and group situations. Has a sound appreciation of internal and external customers.
Contact: Sandra Kindlan (hr.concord@oxinst.com)
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