Manufacturing Technician - Optical & Semiconductor Systems

About the role

Infinitesima is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to build, integrate, and test high-precision optical, electro-mechanical, and photonic systems. This role involves taking ownership of build quality from assembly through to testing for advanced metrology systems used in the semiconductor industry. You will work within a fast-growing technology company to support the performance of complex scientific instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test complex sub-assemblies involving optical, cabling, and electro-mechanical technologies, ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards.
• Identify, document, and escalate manufacturing issues using factual information, while collaborating with cross-functional support teams to drive timely resolution.
• Maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Ensure assemblies are delivered to quality, cost and schedule requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness across production and cleanroom environments.
• Liaise with Stock Operatives to ensure assembly kits are complete and accurate.
• Contribute to a safe, organised and high-performing manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Electro-mechanical assembly
• System integration
• Root cause analysis
• Technical documentation
• Precision mechanical components
• Electronic components

Nice to have

• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Cleanroom experience
• Wiring
• Soldering
• IPC standards
• Photonics
• Metrology equipment
• Optical systems
• Lasers
• Fibre optics

Benefits

• EMI share option scheme
• Private healthcare
• Death in service benefit

About the Company

Infinitesima is a rapidly growing deep-tech company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, developing next-generation metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2001 as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, the company combines world-class engineering, physics, and software expertise to solve complex measurement challenges.