Applications Manager

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

As our Applications Manager, you’ll lead a high-impact team turning cutting-edge metrology technology into real customer results. Sitting at the intersection of engineering, product, and global deployment, you’ll be integral in influencing how our technology is delivered, scaled, and continuously improved.

Are you willing to work onsite here at Abingdon, Oxfordshire and there will be up to 40 percent global travel?

If this sounds like you, read on….

Reward and Benefits

• £79,000 to £92,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave
• Private healthcare + death in service
• 4% pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Generous EMI share scheme

Based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK, we are a high-calibre team of 100+ people and we’re growing fast. We’re backed by global financial and industry investors, including Applied Ventures.

About the role

A typical day for an Applications Manager could look like this:

• Leading and developing a global team of ~6 application engineers, supporting capability, performance, and growth
• Working closely with customers to understand use cases, challenges, and performance requirements
• Supporting system installation, acceptance testing, and optimisation at customer sites
• Acting as the escalation point for complex application and system issues
• Collaborating with engineering and product teams to turn customer feedback into product improvements
• Defining and improving application workflows, documentation, and best practice
• Supporting pre-sales activities, including technical demos and feasibility discussions
• Driving continuous improvement in how systems are deployed and used in the field
• Supporting global deployments, including occasional international travel

Who we are looking for

To succeed as an Applications Manager, you’ll need:

• Experience in application engineering, systems engineering, or a customer-facing technical role
• A background working with complex, high-precision instrumentation
• Delivering technical solutions directly to customers (installation, optimisation, troubleshooting)
• Confident leading, mentoring, or developing a small team of global engineers
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions
• Systems-level understanding across mechanical, optical, and electronic systems or experience working with semiconductor equipment

Nice to have

• Experience supporting global deployments and working with international customers
• Exposure to pre-sales activity (technical demos, solution development)
• Experience working in a scaling or high-growth tech business

Education / Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Physics, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems), Materials Science, or similar
• Or a clear equivalent path through apprenticeship or hands-on 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:

This role requires attendance onsite most days and some global travel.