Product Manager

Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices?  

As a  Product Manager , you’ll own the direction, positioning, and performance of our advanced AFM-based metrology products. Working at the intersection of customers, market insight, and engineering, you’ll translate complex technical needs into a clear and commercially strong product strategy. If you enjoy shaping products that genuinely push technology forward, this is your space.  

If this sounds like you, read on….  

Reward and Benefits  

£65,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience) 

• 25 days annual leave  

• Private healthcare and death in service  

• 4% employer pension contribution via salary sacrifice  

• Generous EMI share scheme  

About the role  

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for creating clear, compelling sales materials, presentations, brochures, and go-to-market strategies that bring new product value to life for technical and commercial audiences.  

A typical day for a Product Manager could look like this:  

• Defining and evolving the product roadmap based on customer insight and market trends  

• Working closely with engineering teams to shape features and technical direction  

• Engaging directly with customers to understand use cases and translate these into product requirements  

• Analysing competitor activity and positioning Infinitesima products clearly in the market  

• Supporting sales with technical input, proposals, and customer-facing materials  

• Prioritising opportunities to maximise commercial and strategic impact  

• Managing product lifecycle activities from concept through to end-of-life  

Who we are looking for  

To succeed as a Product Manager, we’re looking for someone from an applications or Product management or sales background with the following skills and experience:  

• Product management, applications, or technical sales within semiconductor, AFM, or related scientific instrumentation  

• Experience with AFM or nanoscale measurement technologies OR/ exposure to semiconductor metrology or advanced instrumentation markets  

• Developing and owning product roadmaps in a commercial environment  

• Translating customer needs into clear, structured product requirements  

• Working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and operations  

• Building credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders  

• Analysing data and market insight to inform product decisions  

• Managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes at pace  

Nice to have:  

• Experience contributing to go-to-market strategy or pricing  

  Education / Qualifications  

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline  

We look for the five Cs from our colleagues:  

• Customer Focused – Staying close to customer needs and consistently delivering value that builds trust.  

• Caring – Creating a supportive environment where people look out for each other and can thrive.  

• Collaborative – Sharing ideas openly, communicating clearly, and working together to solve problems.  

• Commitment – Taking ownership, following through on promises, and acting with integrity.  

• Continuous Improvement – Always learning, challenging the status quo, and improving how we work and deliver.  

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.  

Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.  

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.  

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.