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Oxford Applied Research Ltd. (established in 1978) address a variety of markets including surface science, advanced materials, semiconductors and nanotechnology. Since then, Oxford Applied Research has evolved from a contract R&D and technology licensing company into a manufacturer of leading-edge instruments for the scientific community. Milestone achievements include instruments enabling the first demonstration of solid-state blue LEDs and advances in HTc superconductor oxides, for which the company received British Industry's highest honour: Her Majesty the Queen's Award for Technological Achievement. 90% of turnover is exported, reflecting the global nature of scientific research and development. Some instruments are now being incorporated into OEM Production systems for opto-electronics, high k dielectric oxides and MBE.

The company can respond quickly to a perceived need for new technologies, such as the recent launch of the world's first nanocluster sources and deposition systems.

The unique high quality product portfolio of OAR will significantly strengthen the group's trading position in an increasingly competitive global scientific instruments market.

In December 2007, Oxford Applied Research Ltd., the UK based scientific instrument manufacturer has been acquired by the VACUTEC/ VSW / ATOMTECH group.
The group now comprises:

VACUTEC AB: established in 1979 and known for the development of the first commercial dual chamber plasma system for R & D.

VSW Atomtech Ltd.: a leading manufacturer of surface science systems, components, sputtering equipment and SEM/TEM sample preparation equipment

The company will remain at its current premises in Witney, UK. The company will continue to trade under the Oxford Applied Research name.

Would you like to work with OAR ?

Current vacancies ( Witney ) include:

Test and installation engineer :

Required for testing and installation of scientific instruments worldwide.
(Applicants will probably be science or engineering graduates or post grads
with some background in either the scientific instruments industry or the vacuum industry.)

Electronics production engineer :

To carry out electronics manufacturing, wiring and building of electronic circuits and systems.
Minimum of 1 year's relevant experience is required.
You must have the ability to build circuit prototypes and production units and understand wiring diagrams.

Mechanical engineer:

A time served engineer is required with experience in turning/milling/welding/fitting.