Applications Engineer UK

Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semiconductors?

As an Applications Engineer , you’ll be playing a key role in shaping how our technology performs in real-world customer environments. You’ll be acting as the bridge between customers and engineering, helping refine and elevate our products through hands-on application insight.

Read on….

Reward and Benefits

• £35,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare + death in service
• 4% pension contribution with salary sacrifice
• Generous EMI share scheme

• Based in Abingdon, Oxford , we’re a growing team of 100+ building cutting-edge technology. We’re backed by global investors, including Applied Ventures, part of Applied Materials.
• About the role

A typical day for an Applications Engineer could look like this

• Leading and delivering customer demonstrations and characterisation activities
• Presenting results clearly to both customers and internal teams
• Acting as the go-to contact for application-related queries and technical support
• Diagnosing and solving complex cross-disciplinary challenges (mechanics, optics, electronics, software, algorithms)
• Supporting and developing our applications lab and technical capabilities
• Driving application-focused projects to ensure we are meeting and exceeding customer needs
• Gathering and feeding back customer insights to Engineering and R&D to shape product improvements
• Travelling internationally (typically 10–20% ) to support customers onsite

Who we are looking for

To succeed as an Applications Engineer, we do need you to have experience of

• Working hands-on in a technical engineering or physical science environment (5+ years)
• Supporting customer-facing technical activities , including demonstrations or product validation
• Leading or contributing to characterisation of complex systems or equipment
• Communicating technical concepts clearly, both written and verbal
• Working across disciplines to solve complex technical problems

Nice to have

• Experience working with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• Exposure to semiconductor environments or metrology equipment
• Working with optical systems (lasers/fibres), electronics, or electro-mechanical systems
• Experience using scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
• Exposure to product marketing or customer-driven product development

Education / Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a Physical Science or Engineering discipline , or
• Equivalent hands-on experience through industry or alternative pathways

We look for the five Cs from our colleagues

• Customer Focused – Staying close to customer needs and delivering real value
• Caring – Supporting each other and creating an environment where people thrive
• Collaborative – Working openly and solving problems together
• Commitment – Taking ownership and following through
• Continuous Improvement – Always learning and pushing for better

A bit about us

Infinitesima is a privately owned company, founded in 2001 as a spin-out from the University of Bristol. We’re a team of scientists and engineers focused on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through innovative technology.

We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives , and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and grow.

If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know — we’ve got you.

Location and work pattern

• Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 1RG)
• Onsite for the first 3 months
• Flexible hybrid working available after probation (where possible)

• A note on how we run interviews
• We use AI only to transcribe interviews so we can focus fully on you.
• It plays no part in decision-making — all hiring decisions are made by people
• Right to work
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• This role requires permanent right to work in the UK . Sponsorship is only considered in rare cases.