USA (Santa Clara) Applications Engineer

Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semiconductors? We are looking for a customer focused Applications Engineer based in Santa Clara in the United States with experience in leading characterisation and demonstration activities for metrology equipment. Reward and Benefits : Salary range: $135,000 to $165,000 base salary, depending on experience, skills, and location, plus a full US benefits package 20 days leave Our HQ, based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK, is home to 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. We are expanding rapidly which means we need support engineers across the globe. A typical day could look like this: Reporting to the Worldwide Applications Director (based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK) you will support our customers in the application of Infinitesima products, solving problems and developing methods to demonstrate the capability of our technology at its best. Responsibilities: Act as the primary customer contact for applications of Infinitesima products Support the customer in data collection and method development by understanding their applications and optimising the system and recipe parameters Drive applications projects to meet customer requirements Present the product and associated results to customers in a professional way Troubleshoot application performance to diagnose system operation and set‑up issues Support business development, through running samples, presenting data, writing reports, conference presentations and other means Requirements: Master’s degree/PhD in physical sciences, engineering or equivalent High level of technical expertise in probe microscopy (AFM) Ideally knowledge of the Semiconductor industry and/or metrology Previous sales support experience desirable, ideally working with analytical instrumentation Fluent spoken and written English Right to live and work in the US 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. 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. Training clarification The role is based in the United States. All new hires complete an initial training period at our UK headquarters in Abingdon, with travel and accommodation support provided by the company. Right to work (US) Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity statement Infinitesima is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Safety / physical requirements: This role may involve some on‑site work with complex technical systems. Reasonable adjustment can be made to support candidates who require them to perform the role effectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr