Development Application Engineer

Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semi-conductors?

Are you a Development Application Engineer who would enjoy supporting customer applications, solving problems and developing methods to demonstrate the capability of our pioneering Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM) at its best. This role will suit someone with Atomic Force Microscope ( AFM) experience who wants to progress in a cutting edge, high calibre team with cutting edge technology. Read on…

Reward and Benefits

• £45,000 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

A typical day for a Development Application Engineer could look like this:

• Using cutting‑edge innovations to deliver new and meaningful functional capabilities.
• Developing and enhancing data collection within the measurement system to boost accuracy and insight.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to create fresh techniques for measuring samples.
• Liaising across teams to advise on improvements to both software and hardware systems

Who we are looking for

To succeed as a Development Application Engineer, we do need you to have experience of:

• Prior experience of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• Occasional international travel required
• Prior hands on experience with technical development of ideally complex instrumentation

Education / Qualifications

Either a degree or masters in Physical Sciences 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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to create a fair, supportive recruitment process. To keep things clear, this role needs someone who already has the permanent right to work in the UK. If a role calls for unique expertise that’s hard to find locally, we may explore sponsorship options — though this is uncommon.

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