Infinitesima develops high-speed 3D atomic-scale metrology and process-control equipment for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.
<div> <div> <p> </p> <div><hr> <h1>AFM Applications Engineer – Semiconductor Metrology</h1> <h3>£35,000 – £45,000 + EMI Share Options + Private Healthcare + Pension</h3> <p>Are you an engineer or scientist with<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> experience of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) </strong></span>who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers?</p> <p>We're looking for an AFM Applications Engineer to help develop, demonstrate and optimise the capabilities of our industry-leading semiconductor metrology technology.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you enjoy combining scientific problem-solving, technical customer engagement and cutting-edge measurement technology, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <h2>What you'll be doing</h2> <ul> <li>Leading customer demonstrations, evaluations and characterisation programmes</li> <li>Developing innovative measurement approaches for semiconductor applications</li> <li>Analysing experimental data and presenting technical findings to customers and internal stakeholders</li> <li>Acting as the technical lead for application-related customer support and problem-solving activities</li> <li>Working across software, hardware, optics and systems engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges</li> <li>Driving application-focused projects that improve customer outcomes and product performance</li> <li>Developing new measurement methodologies and characterisation techniques</li> <li>Gathering customer feedback and translating insights into future product enhancements</li> <li>Supporting the ongoing development of our applications laboratory and technical capability</li> <li>Travelling internationally (typically 10–20%) to support customer projects and evaluations</li> </ul> <h2>We're particularly interested in people with experience in:</h2> <ul> <li>Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) - essential</li> <li>Semiconductor Metrology</li> <li>Semiconductor Process Characterisation</li> <li>Surface Analysis</li> <li>Scientific Instrumentation</li> <li>Advanced Microscopy</li> <li>Nanoscale Measurement</li> <li>Materials Characterisation</li> <li>Process Control and Defect Inspection</li> </ul> <h2>Essential experience</h2> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)</li> <li>Working within technical engineering, scientific or instrumentation environments</li> <li>Supporting customer-facing technical activities including demonstrations, evaluations or product validation</li> <li>Characterising complex systems, instruments or measurement platforms</li> <li>Strong experimental problem-solving skills</li> <li>Presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences</li> <li>Working effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams</li> <li>Willingness to undertake international travel</li> </ul> <h2>Nice to have</h2> <ul> <li>Semiconductor manufacturing or semiconductor process environments</li> <li>Semiconductor metrology or inspection systems</li> <li>Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)</li> <li>Optical systems, lasers or fibre-optic technologies</li> <li>Precision electromechanical systems</li> <li>Product marketing or customer-led product development experience</li> <li>Data analysis, scientific computing or statistical analysis</li> <li>Experience within a high-growth technology company</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Master's degree, PhD or degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Nanotechnology or a related scientific discipline</li> </ul> <p><strong>or</strong></p> <ul> <li>Equivalent commercial experience gained through AFM, semiconductor metrology or advanced scientific instrumentation</li> </ul> <h2>Why join Infinitesima?</h2> <p>Infinitesima develops advanced AFM-based metrology technology used by leading semiconductor manufacturers to solve increasingly complex nanoscale measurement challenges.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> </div> <p>We believe the best ideas come from <strong>diverse perspectives</strong>, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and grow.<br>If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know — we’ve got you.</p> <hr> <h3><strong>Location and work pattern</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Based in <strong>Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 1RG)</strong></li> <li>Onsite for the first 3 months</li> <li>Flexible hybrid working available after probation (where possible)</li> </ul> <hr> <h3><strong>A note on how we run interviews</strong></h3> <p>We use AI <strong>only to transcribe interviews</strong> so we can focus fully on you.<br>It plays no part in decision-making — all hiring decisions are made by people</p> <hr><strong>Right to work</strong> <p>We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.<br>This role requires <strong>permanent right to work in the UK</strong>. Sponsorship is only considered in rare cases.</p> <hr></div> </div>