Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices? Are you a Systems Engineer (AFM Imaging) who is passionate about multidisciplinary engineering? Do you excel at integrating diverse engineering principles to solve complex problems? Would you like to join one of our System Functions, working on the development of existing and next generation AFM Rapid Probe Microscopy products? Read on...
Reward and Benefits
* £52,000 up to £58,000 (depending on experience)
* 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
About the role
Ideal for a multidisciplinary Systems Engineer with an interest in systems who would like to grow further in this domain. It requires working in a methodological way while employing strong problem‑solving skills to evaluate and improve requirements and performance criteria of complex systems across a diverse range technical disciplines including mechanics, electronics, motion, control, and software.
A typical day for a Systems Engineer (AFM Imaging)
* Assessing, managing and improving system function performance
* Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design, develop and integrate complex systems involving mechanical, electrical, control and software components
* Preparing and maintaining clear, comprehensive documentation
* Working hands‑on with equipment and apparatus to build an in‑depth understanding of machine operating characteristics and to validate the performance of implemented designs
* Supporting applications, manufacturing and service teams in identifying and resolving faults
Who we are looking for
We’re not JUST talking software. To succeed as a Systems Engineer (AFM Imaging), we do need you to have experience of:
* Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary engineering domain.
* Working on complex instruments containing several of the following: mechanics, electronics, software, motion systems, control systems, optics or similar.
* Planning and addressing complex tasks and activities (solution finding, debugging, testing).
* Creating technical documentation (reports, installation documentation, design documentation).
* Good understanding of industry specific technical English.
Nice to have:
* Systems Engineering within leading‑edge instrumentation, measurement or advanced process tools, preferably for the Semiconductor or similar end‑user industry.
* Project management methodologies – waterfall and AGILE.
* Micro/nano analysis or relevant fields and ideally with in‑probe microscopy (such as AFM).
Education / Qualifications
* Either a BSc/BEng in Physics, Engineering or similar (such as mechatronics, systems Eng), or a clear equivalent path through engineering apprenticeship and design/development positions.
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.
Location and work pattern
All of our new UK team members are asked to work on site here at Abingdon during their first three months with us. We offer flexible, hybrid working where possible upon completion of probation.
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.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to create a fair, supportive recruitment process.
To keep things clear, this role needs someone who already has the permanent right to work in the UK. If a role calls for unique expertise that’s hard to find locally, we may explore sponsorship options — though this is uncommon.
Are you in commuting distance for our site in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 1RG)? If not, are you considering relocating for the role?
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