Development Application Engineer Abingdon, UK

Mondu; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech firm based in Abingdon is seeking a technical development specialist to support customer applications and demonstrate capabilities of their innovative technology. The ideal candidate will have a degree in physical sciences and experience with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). This role offers a salary of £35,000-£40,000 and benefits including annual leave and health care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Death in service benefits

Private health care

Pension contributions

EMI Share scheme

Qualifications

• Degree/Masters/PhD in physical sciences or similar.
• Prior experience with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).
• Hands-on experience with complex instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Utilise innovations to deliver new capabilities.
• Develop and improve data collection in measurement systems.
• Work with stakeholders to create novel measurement techniques.

Skills

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Problem-solving

Technical development

Education

Degree/Masters/PhD in physical sciences or similar

Job description

Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company’s technology combines the 3-dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), with high-speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company’s RPM technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally. Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector are enabled. From Smartphones to Artificial Intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles, all are made possible through advances in semiconductor processes. Scaling these processes requires sub-nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices.

Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high calibre team of 90 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors includingApplied Ventures , the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.

The Role:

Based at Abingdon and reporting to Applications Development Director, this person will support technical development. The role will include supporting customer applications, solving problems and developing methods to demonstrate the capability of the RPM at its best. This role will suit someone with AFM experience who is looking to further their career in a high calibre team with cutting edge technology.

Responsibilities:

• Utilise cutting edge innovations to deliver new functional capabilities
• Developing and improving the data collection in our measurement system
• Working with internal stakeholders to develop novel techniques to measure samples
• Liaising with internal colleagues across the company to advise on software and hardware system improvements

Requirements:

• Degree/Masters/PhD in physical sciences or similar
• Prior experience of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• Occasional international travel required
• Prior hands on experience with technical development of ideally complex instrumentation
• £35,000-40,000 (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

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