Installation Operations Lead in Abingdon

Would you like to play a pivotal role in enabling the next generation of semiconductors? Are you a self-driven Installation Operations Lead who thrives on delivering complex, large-scale measurement equipment installations to the highest standards? Do you have a passion for organisation, logistics, and ensuring every customer experience is seamless from start to finish? Are you someone who takes ownership and drives projects forward with minimal supervision? If this sounds like you, read on.

Reward and Benefits:

• £40,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave
• Death in service and private health care benefits
• Personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice
• A generous EMI Share scheme

Our HQ, based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK, is home to 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.

A typical week for an Installation Operations Lead could look like this:

• Planning and managing the end-to-end installation process for large and technically complex measurement equipment at globally located semiconductor manufacturing sites and research centres
• Coordinating across internal teams — including engineering, logistics, and service — to ensure installations are delivered on time and to specification
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the installation lifecycle, keeping them informed and managing expectations
• Identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts, site readiness issues, or logistical challenges before they become problems
• Maintaining accurate records of installation progress, documentation, and customer sign-off
• Travelling to customer sites when required to oversee and support critical installations

Who we are looking for:

To succeed as an Installation Operations Lead, we do need you to have experience of:

• Coordinating and managing complex equipment installations, ideally within a high-technology, industrial, or semiconductor environment
• Engaging with customers throughout a project lifecycle
• Organising and prioritising multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines
• Collaborating closely with engineering and logistics teams to plan and deliver installation programmes
• Producing clear installation documentation, schedules, and status reports

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment or precision measurement systems
• Experience working in a fast-growing, scale-up environment
• Understanding of site preparation requirements for large or complex equipment
• Exposure to ERP or project management tools

Education / Qualifications:

An engineering, technical, or project management qualification, or a clear equivalent path through relevant industry experience. A formal project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) would be advantageous but is not essential.

We look for the five Cs from our colleagues:

• Customer Focused – Staying close to customer needs and consistently delivering value that builds trust.
• Caring – Creating a supportive environment where people look out for each other and can thrive.
• Collaborative – Sharing ideas openly, communicating clearly, and working together to solve problems.
• Commitment – Taking ownership, following through on promises, and acting with integrity.
• Continuous Improvement – Always learning, challenging the status quo, and improving how we work and deliver.

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.