Applications Scientist - Metallurgy

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Applications Scientist - Metallurgy

Date : 4 Oct 2025

Location : Zurich, CH

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Job Function : Technical

Business Unit : Materials Analysis

FemtoTools is a Swiss high-tech company that develops and sells high resolution, MEMS-based nanoindenters for applications in metallurgy, thin films, and microsystems technology and is part of Oxford Instruments PLC.

Founded in 1959 as the first technology business to be spun out from Oxford University, Oxford Instruments is now a global company providing academic and commercial organisations worldwide with market-leading scientific technology and expertise across its key market segments : Materials Analysis, Healthcare & Life Science, and Semiconductors.

Innovation is the driving force behind Oxford Instruments' growth and success, supporting its core purpose to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world.

As part of exciting growth, we are looking for an Applications Scientist - Metallurgy to join our Team based in Zurich. The primary purpose of the Applications Scientist is to Contribute as an in-house "nanoindenter expert", provide technical expertise and support both internally to Sales and Marketing, as well as externally to customers and prospective customers and to conduct instrument demonstrations, as well as developing and communicating new applications.

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Please apply with your CV and a covering letter (optional)

All applications will be reviewed. We will contact via email successful applications to arrange an initial introductory call, allowing you the opportunity to learn more. The formal interview process will allow for the opportunity to be curious, get acquainted with our people and products and give you the scope to present some exciting case studies and share your technical knowledge

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