At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to turn innovative ideas into product-ready semiconductor solutions.
- Company: Join Infinitesima, a dynamic tech company driving the future of semiconductor technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, health care, and share scheme.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge technology while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading technical teams and turning research into products.
The predicted salary is between 52275 - 77987 £ per year.
As a Research and Development Manager at Infinitesima, you will lead a multidisciplinary team that de‑risks cutting‑edge semiconductor metrology and turns ideas into product‑ready solutions that drive technology forward, from AI to autonomous systems. You will blend people leadership with technical depth to guide direction and ensure that research outcomes become commercially viable.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the intake of feasibility‑study requests, prioritise and resourced them against business goals.
- Set how the team operates – build operating rhythms, establish logs, report formats, review routines, and coach the team on best practices.
- Run daily team meetings, maintain a dynamic operating rhythm with clear prioritisation.
- Ensure that results are robust and stand up to scrutiny before informing decisions.
- Line‑manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
- Own the quality and pace of solution assessments, proof‑of‑concept work and recommendations.
- Connect R&D outputs to the product roadmap and support smooth hand‑offs into product.
- Manage stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, applications, service and leadership teams.
Core Values (The Five Cs)
- Customer Focused – stay close to customer needs and consistently deliver value.
- Caring – create a supportive environment where people thrive.
- Collaborative – share ideas openly, communicate clearly, and work together to solve problems.
- Commitment – take ownership, follow through on promises, and act with integrity.
- Continuous Improvement – always learn, challenge the status quo, and improve how we work.
Qualifications & Experience
- Leading and developing a technical or scientific team, ideally in instrumentation, metrology, semiconductor or deep‑tech environments.
- Strong technical breadth across hardware, software, modelling or applications.
- Experience turning exploratory or research work into real product impact.
- Establishing ways of working and coaching teams to follow best practices.
- Prioritising and resourcing competing work in fast, ambiguous environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Familiarity with nano‑characterisation techniques (e.g. AFM, SEM, FIB, profilometry) is a plus.
- Experience with semiconductor customers or equipment businesses is a plus.
- Either a degree, Masters or PhD in Physics, Engineering or a similar field, or a clear equivalent path through relevant experience.
- Significant experience including people leadership (typically 8‑10 years).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: £52,275 – £77,987 (depending on experience).
- 25 days annual leave.
- Death in service and private health care benefits.
- Personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice.
- Generous EMI share scheme.
- Based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK; part of a high‑calibre team of 100+ people.
About Infinitesima
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 focuses on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through innovative products delivered to customers worldwide. We thrive on diverse perspectives from different cultures, experiences, and identities, believing true innovation is fueled by collaboration, locally and globally. We are backed by global financial and industry investors, including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of a leading equipment company.
Research and Development Manager in Abingdon employer: Infinitesima Limited
At Infinitesima, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Abingdon, Oxford. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive environment, where you can lead a multidisciplinary team and turn groundbreaking research into commercially viable solutions. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a focus on continuous improvement, we empower our employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the semiconductor industry.
