Remote Plasma Equipment Field Engineer

Oxford Instruments plc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Instruments plc is seeking a remote-based Field Service Engineer for North America, including Chicago, IL. The role involves travel to customer sites to install, commission, and maintain plasma etch and deposition systems across multiple platforms.

The candidate will diagnose complex issues, train customers, and ensure high uptime with strict adherence to safety and cleanroom standards. A 3–5 year background in semiconductor equipment service is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of field service experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations and safety protocols.
• Hands-on experience with vacuum technologies: turbo pumps, cryo pumps, roughing pumps.
• Able to travel extensively Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and commissioning of plasma etch and deposition systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance with precise diagnostics.
• Engage with customers and provide hands-on training.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using specialized tools.
• Calibrate components and support system upgrades as needed.

Skills

Field service experience

RF theory

ICP systems

Vacuum technologies

Ability to travel Mon-Fri

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vacuum leak detectors

RF power meters

DVMs

LCR meters

Multimeters

Brooks platforms

MKS components

Job description

Oxford Instruments plc is seeking a remote-based Field Service Engineer for North America, including Chicago, IL. The role involves travel to customer sites to install, commission, and maintain plasma etch and deposition systems across multiple platforms.

The candidate will diagnose complex issues, train customers, and ensure high uptime with strict adherence to safety and cleanroom standards. A 3–5 year background in semiconductor equipment service is required.