Development Application Engineer

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 and is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally.

Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector is enabled – from smartphones to artificial intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles. Scaling these processes requires sub‑nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices.

Based at Abingdon and reporting to the Applications Development Director, this person will support technical development. The role will include supporting customer applications, solving problems and developing methods to demonstrate the capability of the RPM at its best. This role is suitable for someone with AFM experience who is looking to further their career in a high‑calibre team with cutting‑edge technology.

• Utilise cutting‑edge innovations to deliver new functional capabilities
• Develop and improve the data collection in our measurement system
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop novel techniques to measure samples
• Liaise with internal colleagues across the company to advise on software and hardware system improvements

• Degree/Masters/PhD in physical sciences or similar
• Prior experience of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• Occasional international travel required
• Practical hands‑on experience with the technical development of ideally complex instrumentation

• £35,000‑40,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4 % with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI share scheme