Senior Manufacturing Technician in Abingdon

Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semi-conductors? Are you a Senior Manufacturing Technician who can build and test complex sub-assemblies and assemble tools to the necessary standard using build and Test documents, identify and report problems with manufacturing and work with the engineering team to find solutions. If this sounds like you, read on...

Reward and Benefits:

• £33,600 to £45,000 (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

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:

Reporting to the RPM Manufacturing Manager, responsible for the building of all assemblies required to complete the build and test of an RPM System within the Operations team. We do need you to be on site every day (Mon to Fri). A typical day for a Senior Manufacturing Technician could look like this:

• Building and testing complex sub-assemblies, assembling tools to the required standard using build and test documentation
• Identifying and reporting manufacturing issues, working closely with engineering teams to resolve them
• Leading the manufacturing team in maintaining and improving processes and overall product quality
• Supporting the NPI Manager and RPM Manufacturing Manager in delivering products to customers on time
• Producing clear and well-documented build notes and test procedures when required
• Generating Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across production and cleanroom areas
• Kitting assemblies in line with the BOM when required
• Leading the Operations team in maintaining a high standard of health and safety across the business

Who we are looking for:

Along with a minimum of 5 years in a Senior Manufacturing Technician role, we do need you to have the following capabilities and experience:

• Building and testing complex high technology products
• Assembly of Optical components and use of Lasers
• Wiring/soldering to IPC standards
• Working with engineering development and release into a product (ie Product Life Cycle)
• Quality Control and/or Manufacturing engineering
• Adaptable with a can do approach to unexpected challenges
• Good hand to eye co-ordination
• Confidence with technical English

Nice to have:

• Manufacturing within the Semiconductor field
• Building and testing optical systems including lasers and fibres, electronics, electro-mechanics
• Working within a Cleanroom environment

Education / Qualifications:

Either an HND or Degree in Electro-mechanical assembly or similar, or a clear equivalent path through relevant apprenticeship or accumulated experience.

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.

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.