Development Application Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative firm based in Abingdon is seeking a talented individual to join their high-caliber team focused on cutting-edge metrology solutions. This role involves supporting technical development and customer applications, particularly utilizing Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) technology. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to enhance measurement techniques and contribute to the development of complex instrumentation. With a commitment to growth and excellence, this company offers a dynamic environment where you can advance your career and make a significant impact in the semiconductor industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Death in service benefits

Private health care benefits

Personal pension contributions

Generous EMI Share scheme

Qualifications

• Degree/Masters/PhD in physical sciences or similar required.
• Prior experience of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilise innovations to deliver new functional capabilities.
• Develop and improve data collection in measurement system.

Skills

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Technical Development

Data Collection

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Physical Sciences

Masters in Physical Sciences

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 are 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.

The 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
• Developing and improving the data collection in our measurement system
• Working with internal stakeholders to develop novel techniques to measure samples
• Liaising with internal colleagues across the company to advise on software and hardware system improvements

Requirements:

• Degree/Masters/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