Production Engineer - Optical & Semiconductor Systems

About the role

<h1><strong>Production Engineer </strong><strong><br></strong><strong>Optical &amp; Semiconductor Systems</strong></h1> <p><strong>£43,000–£50,000 depending on experience + EMI Share Options + Private Healthcare + Pension</strong></p> <h3><strong>Help build the technology enabling the next generation of semiconductors.</strong></h3> <p>At Infinitesima, we're developing advanced metrology systems that allow the world's leading semiconductor companies to measure and understand materials at the nanoscale.</p> <p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>Production Engineer</strong> to build, integrate and test the precision optical, electro-mechanical and photonic assemblies that form the heart of our breakthrough technology.</p> <p>This is not a high-volume production role.</p> <p>You'll work on complex, high-value systems, collaborating closely with engineers and scientists to solve manufacturing challenges, improve processes and ensure our products perform to the highest standards.</p> <p>If you enjoy combining hands-on build expertise with problem-solving and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <h2><strong>Reward &amp; Benefits</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Generous EMI share option scheme</li> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Death in service benefit</li> </ul> <h2><strong>About Us</strong></h2> <p>Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Infinitesima is a rapidly growing deep-tech company developing next-generation metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.</p> <p>Backed by leading global investors, including Applied Ventures, we're combining world-class engineering, physics and software expertise to solve some of the industry's most complex measurement challenges.</p> <h2><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Manufacture and test complex optical, cabling, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, ensuring compliance with manufacturing, assembly, and test procedures, quality requirements, and performance standards, while contributing to continuous process improvement.</li> <li>Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing issues by leading root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions, collaborating with engineering and cross-functional support teams to deliver effective, long-term solutions.</li> <li>Drive manufacturing process improvements by designing safe trials, validating process changes, and updating standards and controls to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency.</li> <li>Lead complex system integration activities, validating module and system performance, resolving integration issues, and ensuring manufacturing readiness.</li> <li>Mentor and support colleagues, ensure BoM kit readiness, and maintain high standards of housekeeping and health and safety.</li> <li>Partner with Engineering to support product development, new product introduction (NPI), and the successful transfer of new products and processes into production.</li> <li>Lead the delivery of production commitments by ensuring high-quality, right-first-time assembly and test, coordinating priorities, and removing barriers to schedule achievement.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h2> <p>You'll come from within semiconductor equipment, photonics, scientific instrumentation, aerospace, medical devices or another advanced technology manufacturing environment.</p> <ul> <li>Production Engineer experience, or a minimum of five years' experience in a Senior Manufacturing Technician role.</li> <li>Experience with optical systems, fibre optics, lasers, electronics, and electro-mechanical integration and test.</li> <li>Experience building, integrating, and testing complex, high-value technology products.</li> <li>Background in cleanroom manufacturing and controlled environments.</li> <li>Analytical approach to troubleshooting and root cause analysis.</li> <li>Experience transitioning products from development into production.</li> <li>Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and process contro

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