Infinitesima develops high-speed 3D atomic-scale metrology and process-control equipment for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.
<div> <h1>Applications Engineer (AFM / Semiconductor Metrology)</h1> <p>Onsite: Hillsboro, Oregon (Hybrid / Customer Facing)<br>Compensation: $135,000 - $165,000 base salary + comprehensive US benefits package</p> <h2>Help Shape the Future of Semiconductor Metrology</h2> <p>Infinitesima is transforming nanoscale measurement with a pioneering approach to Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Our technology enables semiconductor manufacturers to see more, measure faster, and unlock process insights that conventional metrology techniques cannot achieve.</p> <p>Backed by leading industry investors including Applied Ventures, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, we're scaling rapidly worldwide. Our headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (UK) is home to a highly talented team of more than 100 scientists, engineers and commercial specialists developing next-generation metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.</p> <p>As adoption of our technology accelerates, we're looking for a customer-focused Applications Engineer to join our growing US team in Hillsboro, Oregon.</p> <p>This is an opportunity to become a recognised technical expert, working directly with leading semiconductor manufacturers and research organisations to solve some of the industry's most complex measurement challenges.</p> <hr> <h2>The Opportunity</h2> <p>You'll serve as the technical bridge between our customers, our worldwide applications team and our product development engineers.</p> <p>Working directly with semiconductor fabs, research institutes and technology partners, you'll help customers unlock the full performance of Infinitesima's AFM technology through method development, data analysis, application optimisation and technical consultation.</p> <p>This is far more than a support role. You'll become a trusted expert, influencing customer success, supporting commercial growth and helping shape the future direction of our products.</p> <hr> <h2>What You'll Be Doing</h2> <ul> <li>Act as the primary technical applications contact for customers across North America</li> <li>Lead customer demonstrations and proof-of-capability projects</li> <li>Develop measurement methodologies and application workflows for advanced semiconductor use cases</li> <li>Interpret complex customer requirements and translate them into practical metrology solutions</li> <li>Optimise recipes, measurement parameters and system performance to deliver the best possible results</li> <li>Troubleshoot application challenges and identify root causes of performance issues</li> <li>Conduct sample analysis, generate technical reports and communicate findings clearly to customers</li> <li>Present technical data and application results to engineers, scientists and senior stakeholders</li> <li>Partner with Sales, Product Management and Engineering teams to support business growth</li> <li>Represent Infinitesima at conferences, customer workshops and industry events</li> <li>Share customer feedback and industry trends to influence future product development</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>What We're Looking For</h2> <h3>Essential</h3> <ul> <li>Deep technical expertise in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and scanning probe microscopy techniques</li> <li>Experience developing, optimising and interpreting nanoscale measurement methods</li> <li>Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, process control or advanced metrology applications</li> <li>Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate solutions clearly</li> <li>Excellent presentation and customer engagement skills</li> <li>Fluent written and spoken English</li> <li>US Citizen or US Permanent Resident with unrestricted right to work in the United States</li> </ul> <h3>Highly Desirable</h3> <ul> <li>Experience in semiconductor process development, yield engineering or metrology</li> <li>Experience supporting customers in a field applications, applications engineering or technical sales environment</li> <li>Knowledge of advanced process control and data analysis methodologies</li> <li>Experience with analytical or scientific instrumentation</li> <li>Conference presentation, publication or customer training experience</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>You'll Stand Out If You Have Experience With</h2> <ul> <li>Critical dimension metrology</li> <li>Semiconductor process characterisation</li> <li>Surface roughness and topography analysis</li> <li>Defect inspection and process control</li> <li>Advanced packaging</li> <li>Materials characterisation</li> <li>Data analytics and statistical analysis</li> <li>Semiconductor R&D or high-volume manufacturing environments</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Why Join Infinitesima?</h2> <ul> <li>Work with genuinely groundbreaking AFM technology</li> <li>Join a rapidly growing company with strong industry backing</li> <li>Collaborate with world-leading scientists and engineers</li> <li>Influence product development through direct customer engagement</li> <li>Enjoy international exposure working with global customers and colleagues</li> <li>Build your profile as a recognised technical expert within the semiconductor industry</li> <li>Competitive salary and comprehensive US benefits package</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please note:</strong> We are unable to offer visa sponsorship, relocation sign-on bonuses or equity grants for this position.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>You will need to be onsite most days at our customer office in Hillsboro.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <p><strong>A bit about us: </strong></p> <p>Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world. </p> <p>Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and ident