AFM Apps Scientist - Semiconductor Metrology
Infinitesima
| Company | Infinitesima |
| Category | Science & Research |
| Location | Abingdon |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 1 May 2025 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
AFM Applications Scientist – Semiconductor Metrology
£48,000 – £55,000 + EMI Share Options + Private Healthcare + Pension
Are you an AFM specialist who enjoys solving complex measurement challenges and pushing technology beyond its current limits?
We're looking for an AFM Applications Scientist to help develop and demonstrate the capabilities of our industry-leading Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM) technology. Working at the forefront of semiconductor metrology, you'll play a key role in developing new measurement techniques, improving system performance and supporting the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing.
This is a rare opportunity to combine scientific curiosity, applications development and advanced instrumentation within a highly collaborative team of scientists and engineers.
If you're passionate about Atomic Force Microscopy and want to work on technology that genuinely advances semiconductor innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Developing innovative AFM measurement techniques for advanced semiconductor applications
Designing and executing experiments to demonstrate new product capabilities
Improving data acquisition, measurement performance and system accuracy
Analysing measurement data and identifying opportunities for system optimisation
Collaborating with software, hardware and systems engineering teams to enhance product capabilities
Supporting product development through hands-on experimentation and technical investigation
Acting as a subject matter expert on AFM applications and nanoscale measurement techniques
Helping translate customer challenges into practical technical solutions
Contributing to the development of future product capabilities and application workflows
Supporting customer demonstrations and technical evaluations when required
We're particularly interested in people with experience in:
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Semiconductor Metrology
Semiconductor Process Characterisation
Surface Analysis
Nanoscale Measurement
Materials Characterisation
Scientific Instrumentation
Advanced Microscopy
Semiconductor Process Control
Essential experience
Hands-on Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) experience
Developing, optimising or troubleshooting advanced measurement techniques
Working with complex scientific or engineering instrumentation
Experimental design, data interpretation and technical problem solving
Collaborating with multidisciplinary technical teams
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness to undertake occasional international travel
Nice to have
Semiconductor manufacturing or semiconductor process development experience
AFM applications within semiconductor environments
Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM)
Electron Microscopy or complementary characterisation techniques
Data analysis and scientific programming skills
Semiconductor inspection, defect analysis or process control experience
Experience working in a scale-up or fast-growth technology company
Qualifications
Degree, Master's or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Engineering or a related scientific discipline
or
Equivalent commercial experience gained through AFM applications, scientific instrumentation or semiconductor metrology environments
Why join Infinitesima?
Infinitesima develops world-leading Atomic Force Microscopy technology designed specifically for semiconductor manufacturing applications.
Our Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM) technology enables high-speed nanoscale measurement, helping semiconductor manufacturers solve increasingly complex process challenges as device geometries continue to shrink.
You'll join a highly skilled team where your expertise will directly influence the development of next-generation metrology solutions used across one of the world's most technologically advanced industries.
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