Optical Technician in Northam

A rapidly growing developer of novel optical technologies is now looking for an Optical Technician to join their Southampton facility.\\n\\nWorking alongside the Engineers and Technicians you will spend the majority of your time in production, where you will be involved in assembly, testing and characterising optical devices, waveguides, modules, and chips.\\n\\nIn addition to existing products, you will be involved in new projects, working on new product ranges, performing detailed optical analysis of the new products, and supporting the transition from R&D to production.\\n\\nWith a background in Optics, you will bring technical knowledge to the Team, helping to identify improvements to production processes, fixing and optimising the performance of optical bench setups.\\n\\nNow is an exciting time to join a growing developer of optical devices, who can offer a competitive salary package and future personal and professional development opportunities.\\n\\nExperience:\\n\\nWe are looking for experience working in a production environment, assembling and disassembling optical components.\\n\\nIn addition you should have worked with photonic device measurement/ characterisation; using lasers or laser diodes; and optical components including fibres or waveguides.\\n\\nWith good hand eye coordination you should have the ability to manipulate small and delicate optical components accurately without damage.\\n\\nTo travel between sites, you should hold a clean driving licence and own transport.\\n\\nQualifications:\\n\\nIdeally you will have studied Physics, Optics, Photonics or similar and have experience working with lasers in an R&D or manufacturing environment.\\n\\nAdditional Information:\\n\\nCandidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested for verification.\\n\\nCandidates MUST hold a Full clean UK Driving Licence and own transport.\\n\\nSalary / benefits: c£35-40k plus benefits\\n\\nJob Term: Permanent / Full Time / Onsite\\n\\nTo Apply Direct: Please send CV & Covering Letter to Iona Mulligan\\n\\nJob Title / REF: Optical Technician – Semiconductor – Southampton – IM3431\\n\\nSkills: Optics, Assembly, Inspection, Characterisation, Photonics, Measurement, Lasers, Laser Diodes, Fibres, Waveguides, Optical Components