Optical Engineer

Infinitesima; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

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 70 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 our Abingdon HQ and reporting to the Mechanical & Optical Engineering Manager, this person will be responsible for the development, optimization and test of optical components and systems integrated into our AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) instruments. The role will suit an experienced optical engineer looking to work with cutting edge technology and a high calibre multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Own the conceptualisation and delivery of advanced optical test methodologies for key components and sub systems to improve product performance and reliability

• Diagnose and resolve optical system issues, working closely with other engineers to address technical challenges
• Maintain detailed documentation of optical designs, experiments, and procedures, facilitating effective transfer of knowledge within the organisation
• Feed forward learning into future developments
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists
• Communicate effectively with diverse set of peers, customers, and vendors.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree (eg optics or similar) or equivalent experience
• Experience of hands-on engineering development in prototype and production environments

• Proven experience in optical system design, preferably in microscopy or imaging technologies
• Hands-on experience with lasers and fibre optics including test and characterisation
• Proficiency in optical modelling and simulation software (eg; ANSYS OpticStudio aka. Zemax)
• Programming for data analysis and experiment control and automation e.g. Python, Matlab, LabView
• Solid grounding in optical fundamentals, especially interferometry and polarisation, and working mathematical knowledge of both wave and ray optics.

Benefits:

• £45,000-55,000 (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