Mechanical Engineer

Infinitesima Ltd; Abingdon (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Death in service

Private health care (BUPA)

EMI Share scheme

Job summary

Infinitesima Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver precision mechanical solutions for advanced semiconductor metrology systems. You will lead from concept to production, working with R&D, electronics and software teams to produce reliable assemblies.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, inline testing, and effective communication with stakeholders. A degree in mechanical engineering with relevant industry experience is required, with hybrid working and international

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or higher, or 3 years in the industry.
• Proven hands-on development in prototype and production environments.
• Experience in designing, building and testing precision hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop new mechanical solutions, create new features and improve the performance of existing and new products.
• Lead the conceptualisation, design and development of mechanical systems, carrying out hand calculations where required.
• Work hands-on with equipment and apparatus to evaluate the performance of your designs.
• Feed what you learn into future developments.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse set of peers and vendors.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Effective communicator

Documentation

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

3 years relevant industry experience

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Mechanical Engineer | Precision Semiconductor Metrology Systems

Abingdon, UK

Reward and Benefits

• £39,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

• Annual bonus, flexible working hours, hybrid working, death in service and private health care benefits BUPA, EMI Share scheme.

If you are a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys designing, building and testing precision hardware for the semiconductor industry, why not join us in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and help design and deliver the mechanical solutions behind advanced precision measurement systems.

We are looking for an ambitious and adaptable Mechanical Engineer to support the design and implementation of mechanical solutions for advanced precision measurement systems. You will be collaborating across systems, R&D, electronics and software teams to deliver robust, reliable mechanical parts and assemblies for cutting edge products. If your passion is designing, building and testing mechanical hardware, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Develop new mechanical solutions, create new features and improve the performance of existing and new products

• Lead the conceptualisation, design and development of mechanical systems, carrying out hand calculations where required

• Work hands-on with equipment and apparatus to evaluate the performance of your designs

• Feed what you learn into future developments

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists

• Communicate effectively with a diverse set of peers and vendors

Education and experience

• Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline or 3 years relevant industry experience

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Proven experience using SolidWorks for 3D CAD, drawings, assemblies and bills of material

• Proficient with SolidWorks PDM, including part and assembly creation, data cards, folder structure and engineering change tasks

• Hands-on engineering development in prototype and production environments

• Experience in assembly and testing of mechanical components

• Works well in a multidisciplinary team, understanding stakeholder needs and turning them into actions

• Develops new solutions independently while aligning with teams and projects

• Documents decisions and developments clearly, from concept through to commercial solution

• Excellent communicator who presents clearly and can write concise reports

• Willing to support colleagues to meet team goals

***You may very occasionally be required to travel globally as part of the role so we ask for 8 months expiry on your passport and no global travel restrictions.

Additional experience (but not essential):

• Finite Element Analysis and/or eigenfrequency simulation

• Designing components for precision motion control or mechatronic systems

• Design experience in scientific instrumentation, semiconductor equipment or metrology systems

A bit about us:

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.

Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we’ll do our best to support you.

Your recruitment journey:

We will interview you: Monday to Friday UK Time 9am to 4.30pm and we'll be as flexible as we can with Global Scheduling

1st stage: (45 minute) Remote meeting to evaluate your experience and technical ability

2nd stage: (2.5 hours) Face to face onsite evaluating technical, presentation and communication skills along with your ways of working and your opportunity to to know more about us

If you're not comfortable with eye contact, let us know at the start of your interview and if REMOTE, once we've said hello, feel free to turn your camera off until the end.

We dress casually so informal attire is absolutely fine for onsite interviews. We want you to feel comfortable when you meet us and if there's anything else we can do to support your journey, just let us know.

A note on how we use AI:

We use AI only to transcribe our interviews so we can focus fully on you instead of scribbling notes. The AI does not take part in any decision making at any stage. All hiring decisions are made by real humans based on the conversation we have with you.

Location and working pattern:

We recognise the value of flexibility and offer a hybrid working model wherever possible. Most employees work onsite three days per week, although some positions require a greater onsite presence due to the nature of the work and business need