At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a world-class team to develop innovative laser micromachining solutions.
- Company: Leading R&D company in Oxfordshire, renowned for laser technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Thriving organisation with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Work hands-on with cutting-edge laser systems and make a global impact.
- Qualifications: BSc in relevant fields; practical experience with lasers is a plus.
A fantastic opportunity for an Applied Laser / Photonics / Optical Physicist graduate or Research Engineer has arisen at an Oxfordshire based leading R&D company whose innovative laser micromachining technology is internationally recognised as a market leader.
This role is open to a recent Physicist / Lasers / Optics / Photonics graduate who enjoys hands-on engineering work with lasers / photonics / optical systems, and is looking for an opportunity to learn and grow their career in Laser application engineering, or an R&D Engineer with a background in micromachining / laser processing looking for a new challenge.
You will join a world class team working with state-of-the-art laser systems providing bespoke laser micromachining services and solutions for clients world-wide. The company is growing strongly, making this an excellent opportunity to join a thriving organisation offering a supportive work environment, career development opportunities and of course an attractive renumeration package.
Requirements:
- BSc degree or higher in Lasers, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience. (A Laser related postgrad qualification would be a distinct advantage)
- Practical and hands-on experience with laser applications development
- Experience with high-speed, high power laser processing beneficial
- Knowledge of the following would be highly beneficial:
- Optical systems
- Ray tracing analysis (ZEMAX or equivalent)
- Alignment, machine vision for OEM integration
- Precision laser micromachining
Job/vacancy location: Oxfordshire
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