Infinitesima
Senior AFM Applications Scientist (UK) – Semiconductor Metrology
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Senior Applications Engineer
Location: Abingdon, Oxford, UK
Are you passionate about helping to shape the future of semiconductor technology?
Rewards & Benefits
- Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)
- 25 days annual leave, plus festive holidays
- Company benefits:
- Death in service
- Private healthcare
- 4% personal pension contributions via salary sacrifice
- Generous EMI share scheme
- Cultural benefits: Confidential and responsible investor backing (e.g., Applied Ventures). A fast-growing high-performance team of 100+ scientists and engineers.
About the Role
This is a critical bridge role connecting cutting-edge semiconductor technology with real-world applications.
As a Senior Applications Engineer, you’ll: ✔ Own the voice of the customer—translate feedback to Engineering, R&D, and beyond to drive continuous improvement. ✔ Lead application projects that enhance performance, reliability, and user experience. ✔ Work directly with customers and end-users across the globe (~50% travel).
Key Responsibilities (A typical day might include…)
- Hands-on execution:
- Lead customer demos, characterisation work, and technical evaluations
- Support onsite applications training and tailored troubleshooting
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Technical expertise:
- Present clear technical findings to both customers and internal teams
- Troubleshoot complex, multi-disciplinary challenges across:
- Mechanics
- Optics
- Electronics
- Software
- Algorithms
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Strategic contribution:
- Collaborate with R&D to ensure solutions align with real-world needs
- Drive product development initiatives that increase user trust and satisfaction
- Maintain and calibrate application lab equipment
Requirements & Nice to Haves
Essential:
- 5+ years of professional experience in the semiconductor industry
- Hands-on track record with:
- Technical support and applications engineering for metrology equipment
- Managing customer demands and technical customisation
- Diagnosing complex issues across multi-disciplinary domains
- Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal)
Nice to Have:
- Technical familiarity with:
- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
- Optical systems (lasers, fibre optics)
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Electromechanical systems
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Experience in product marketing or customer-facing technical storytelling
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Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or a related field (Equivalent experience accepted—contact us to discuss)
Our Commitment: The Five Cs
We value employees who embody collaboration, customer focus, care, commitment, and continuous improvement.
By joining us, you’ll be part of a high-impact team, driving technical innovation that shapes the next generation of devices.
About Us
Infinitesima was founded in 2001 as a spin-out from the University of Bristol, building innovative solutions for semiconductor metrology.
We actively value diversity—we encourage accessibility for neurodivergent and disability-inclusive candidates, as well as those requiring modifications during the hiring process.
Interview note: We use AI-supported transcriptions to help us focus in meetings—no AI influences decisions.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Based in: Abingdon, UK (OX14 1RG)
- First 3 months: Must be on-site (highly specialised, hands-on role)
- Post-probation: Option for flexible hybrid working
Ready to drive semiconductor innovation? Apply now!
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