Development Application Engineer

Infinitesima Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Abingdon is seeking a technical development support specialist. The ideal candidate will have a degree in physical sciences and experience with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Responsibilities include improving measurement systems and developing innovative measurement techniques. The role offers an attractive salary between £35,000-40,000, annual leave, and private healthcare benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Death in service and private health care benefits

Personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice

Generous EMI Share scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with complex instrumentation.
• Ability to solve problems and develop methods.

Responsibilities

• 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 for system improvements.

Skills

AFM experience

Technical development

Data collection improvement

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Degree/Master’s/PhD in physical sciences

Job description

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 is 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 90 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.

Role

Based at Abingdon and reporting to 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 will suit someone with AFM experience who is looking to further their career in a high calibre team with cutting edge technology.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• £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