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$35k–$45k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
25 Days Annual Leave, Bank Holidays, Private Healthcare, Death In Service, 4% Pension Contribution, Salary Sacrifice
Posted 18d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Acts as the technical bridge between customers and engineering to refine semiconductor technology through hands-on application and demonstrations. Responsible for diagnosing complex cross-disciplinary challenges and feeding customer insights back to R&D for product improvement.
Requirements
Requires over 5 years of hands-on experience in a technical engineering or physical science environment with a track record of customer-facing technical activities. A Master's degree in Physical Science or Engineering, or equivalent industry experience, is required.
Are you an engineer or scientist with experience of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers?
We're looking for an AFM Applications Engineer to help develop, demonstrate and optimise the capabilities of our industry-leading semiconductor metrology technology.
This role sits at the intersection of customers, engineering and product development. You'll work hands-on with advanced instrumentation, helping customers extract maximum value from our technology while influencing future product development through real-world application insight.
If you enjoy combining scientific problem-solving, technical customer engagement and cutting-edge measurement technology, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Leading customer demonstrations, evaluations and characterisation programmes
Developing innovative measurement approaches for semiconductor applications
Analysing experimental data and presenting technical findings to customers and internal stakeholders
Acting as the technical lead for application-related customer support and problem-solving activities
Working across software, hardware, optics and systems engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges
Driving application-focused projects that improve customer outcomes and product performance
Developing new measurement methodologies and characterisation techniques
Gathering customer feedback and translating insights into future product enhancements
Supporting the ongoing development of our applications laboratory and technical capability
Travelling internationally (typically 10–20%) to support customer projects and evaluations
We're particularly interested in people with experience in:
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) - essential
Semiconductor Metrology
Semiconductor Process Characterisation
Surface Analysis
Scientific Instrumentation
Advanced Microscopy
Nanoscale Measurement
Materials Characterisation
Process Control and Defect Inspection
Essential experience
Hands-on experience using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Working within technical engineering, scientific or instrumentation environments
Supporting customer-facing technical activities including demonstrations, evaluations or product validation
Characterising complex systems, instruments or measurement platforms
Strong experimental problem-solving skills
Presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Working effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams
Willingness to undertake international travel
Nice to have
Semiconductor manufacturing or semiconductor process environments
Semiconductor metrology or inspection systems
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Optical systems, lasers or fibre-optic technologies
Precision electromechanical systems
Product marketing or customer-led product development experience
Data analysis, scientific computing or statistical analysis
Experience within a high-growth technology company
Qualifications
Master's degree, PhD or degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Nanotechnology or a related scientific discipline
or
Equivalent commercial experience gained through AFM, semiconductor metrology or advanced scientific instrumentation
Why join Infinitesima?
Infinitesima develops advanced AFM-based metrology technology used by leading semiconductor manufacturers to solve increasingly complex nanoscale measurement challenges.
As semiconductor devices become smaller and more complex, accurate measurement becomes increasingly critical. Our technology helps enable the next generation of AI, advanced computing and semiconductor innovation.
You'll join a highly skilled team of scientists and engineers where your expertise will directly influence both customer success and the future direction of our products.
This is a rare opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge AFM technology while remaining close to customers, applications and real-world semiconductor manufacturing challenges.
We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and grow. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know — we’ve got you.
Location and work pattern
Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 1RG)
Onsite for the first 3 months
Flexible hybrid working available after probation (where possible)
A note on how we run interviews
We use AI only to transcribe interviews so we can focus fully on you. It plays no part in decision-making — all hiring decisions are made by people
Right to work
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This role requires permanent right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is only considered in rare cases.
Related keywords
SemiconductorsAtomic Force MicroscopyAFMScanning Electron MicroscopeSEMMetrologyOpticsElectronicsElectro-mechanical SystemsPhysical ScienceEngineeringR&DProduct DevelopmentCharacterisationTechnical Support
Enabling tomorrow’s semiconductors by delivering true 3D nanoscale information.
Industry
Semiconductors
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Abingdon
Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company’s technology combines the 3-dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), with high-speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM™) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company’s RPM™ technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally. Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector are enabled. From Smartphones to Artificial Intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles, all are made possible through advances in semiconductor processes. Scaling these processes requires sub-nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices.
Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high calibre team of 80 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.
Enabling tomorrow’s semiconductors by delivering true 3D nanoscale information.
Industry
Semiconductors
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Abingdon
Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company’s technology combines the 3-dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), with high-speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM™) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company’s RPM™ technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally. Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector are enabled. From Smartphones to Artificial Intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles, all are made possible through advances in semiconductor processes. Scaling these processes requires sub-nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices.
Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high calibre team of 80 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.