About the role
Based in Abingdon, Oxford, we are a growing team of 100+ building cutting‑edge technology. We are backed by global investors, including Applied Ventures, part of Applied Materials.
Responsibilities
- Leading and delivering customer demonstrations and characterisation activities
- Presenting results clearly to both customers and internal teams
- Acting as the go‑to contact for application‑related queries and technical support
- Diagnosing and solving complex cross‑disciplinary challenges (mechanics, optics, electronics, software, algorithms)
- Supporting and developing our applications lab and technical capabilities
- Driving application‑focused projects to ensure we are meeting and exceeding customer needs
- Gathering and feeding back customer insights to Engineering and R&D to shape product improvements
- Travelling internationally (typically 10‑20%) to support customers onsite
- Customer Focused – staying close to customer needs and delivering real value
- Caring – supporting each other and creating an environment where people thrive
- Collaborative – working openly and solving problems together
- Commitment – taking ownership and following through
- Continuous Improvement – always learning and pushing for better
Qualifications
- Working hands‑on in a technical engineering or physical science environment (5+ years)
- Supporting customer‑facing technical activities, including demonstrations or product validation
- Leading or contributing to characterisation of complex systems or equipment
- Communicating technical concepts clearly, both written and verbal
- Working across disciplines to solve complex technical problems
Nice to have
- Experience working with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
- Exposure to semiconductor environments or metrology equipment
- Working with optical systems (lasers/fibres), electronics, or electro‑mechanical systems
- Experience using scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
- Exposure to product marketing or customer‑driven product development
Education & Qualifications
- A Master's degree in a Physical Science or Engineering discipline, or
- Equivalent hands‑on experience through industry or alternative pathways
Infinitesima is a privately owned company, founded in 2001 as a spin‑out from the University of Bristol. We are a team of scientists and engineers focused on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through innovative technology.
We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and grow.
Location and work pattern
- £35,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private healthcare + death in service
- 4 % pension contribution with salary sacrifice
- Generous EMI share scheme
- This role requires permanent right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is only considered in rare cases.
