System Function Engineer

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 over 95 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.

Reporting to the Research Director and based in our Abingdon offices:

 

Key Responsibilities:

System Requirements Analysis

• Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements to define system-level functional specifications.
• Translate high-level needs into detailed functional and non-functional requirements.

Instrument budget

• Define and manage system performance budgets
• Monitoring and validation
• Trade-off analysis

Functional Validation & Verification

• Develop and execute test plans to validate system functions against requirements.
• Support integration testing and troubleshoot functional issues during development and deployment.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance to development teams during implementation phases.
• Act as a liaison between engineering, quality assurance, and project management teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for functional optimization and system performance enhancements.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices in system engineering.

 

Personal Qualities:

 

• Creativity: Comes up with new solutions. When blocked with a problem, is able to find alternatives, workarounds or hacks to get to a solution.
• Problem solving: Keen to solve problem of all difficulties, independently of field of expertise.
• Critical thinking: Does not take results and information at face value and exercise critical thinking to extract the core information.
• Teamwork: Engages with other members for the team and company to bring the best solutions to the problem. Supports colleagues with their tasks when critical to the company goals.
• Communication: Present, share and exchange ideas with colleagues and other teams.
• Ownership & Initiative: React and address both short- and medium-term issues and proactively takes action to solve them.

 

Education / Qualifications:

 

• Either a MSc/MEng in Physics, Engineering or similar, or a clear equivalent path through engineering apprenticeship and design/development positions.
• 5-10 years of experience in an engineering role

 

Professional Skills/ Abilities:

• Experience working with complex instrumentation for technology or science, i.e. multi-disciplinary, high-precision/accuracy, large-scale and/or collaborative.
• Experience in nano-characterisation, for example:
  • Atomic force microscopy (essential)
  • Scanning electron microscopy (desirable)
  • Focused Ion Beam (desirable)
  • Profilers (desirable)
• Familiarity with some of the following disciplines: mechanics, electronics, optics, software, control systems, motion systems or similar
• Experience with instrument testing and validation
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Python, Matlab, Excel, etc…
• Experience in semiconductor industry is a plus but not necessary

 

Benefits: 

• £52,000-£65,000 (depending on experience) 

 

In addition to a competitive salary and an annual bonus. Infinitesima offers flexible working hours, hybrid working, 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.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 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—and 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.