Systems Engineer (wafer positioning & navigation)

Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semi-conductors? Are you a Systems Engineer (Wafer Positioning and Navigation) who is passionate about multidisciplinary engineering? Do you excel at integrating diverse engineering principles to solve complex problems? You could be working on world-class, ultra-high-performance technologies that push the limits of precision engineering. Our product includes next-generation wafer stages with sub-nanometre stability, integrated anti-vibration platforms, advanced wafer chucks, and state-of-the-art positioning and navigation systems, all operating with picometre-level baseline noise.

Reward and Benefits: £40,000 to £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.

Based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK, we are a high calibre team of 100 plus people and we are growing fast. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.

About the role: This role is suited for a multidisciplinary engineer with an interest in systems who would like to grow further in that domain. It requires working in a methodological way while employing strong problem-solving skills to evaluate and improve requirements and performance criteria of complex systems. You’d be joining one of our System Functions, working on core modules of our Metron3D product.

A typical day for a Systems Engineer (Wafer Positioning and Navigation) could look like this:

• Assessing, managing, and improving system functional performance.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and integrate complex systems across mechanical, electrical, control, and software domains.
• Creating and maintaining clear and effective technical documentation.
• Working hands‑on with equipment and test apparatus to build a deep understanding of machine behaviour and to validate the performance of implemented designs.
• Supporting applications, manufacturing, and service teams with fault identification, investigation, and resolution.

Who we are looking for: To succeed as a Systems Engineer (Wafer Positioning and Navigation), we do need you to have the following experience or skills:

• Working on complex instruments containing several of the following: mechanics, electronics, motion systems, control systems, software or similar.
• Planning and addressing complex tasks and activities.
• Creating technical documentation.

Nice to have:

• Systems Engineering within leading-edge instrumentation, measurement or advanced process tools, preferably for the Semiconductor or similar end-user industry.
• Motion control systems.
• Project management methodologies.

Education / Qualifications: Either a BSC Eng in Physics or Engineering or similar, or a clear equivalent path through relevant apprenticeship or accumulated experience.

We look for these attributes for our team:

• Self-management: Able to work independently, setting priorities for own work based upon the company goals and targets.
• Teamwork: Engages with other members of the company to bring the best solutions to the problem. Recognise the value that fellow company members bring to enhance own abilities. Supports colleagues with their tasks when critical to the company goals.
• Impact and Influence: Establishes themselves as the knowledge centre in their own field.
• Ownership & Initiative: React and address both short- and medium-term issues and proactively takes action to solve them.
• Results Orientation: Focus on the company goal, avoid distraction, making timely decisions to achieve the target.

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.

Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

A note on how we run interviews: 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 work pattern: All of our new UK team members are asked to work on site here at Abingdon during their first three months with us. We offer flexible, hybrid working where possible upon completion of probation.