Optical Engineer for R&D Projects

IPG Photonics; Birkerød; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamamatsu is seeking an Optical Engineer to join our R&D Projects group. You will design, build, and validate advanced laser systems, collaborating across disciplines to mature ideas into products.

The role focuses on high-power fibre laser projects, scaling output and interfacing with frequency conversion technologies. Strong photonics background and hands-on lab work are essential, with English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in photonics with hands-on experience in high-power fibre lasers and free-space optics.
• Solid laboratory skills and experience with hands-on experimental work.
• Excellent collaboration skills across small and large project teams from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong educational background in lasers, optical engineering, or physics; PhD is an advantage.
• Fluent and professional English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate advanced laser systems.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team at the intersection of technology and product development.
• Contribute to high-power fibre laser projects and scale outputs from fibre amplifiers to integration with frequency conversion.

Skills

Photonics

High-power fibre lasers

Free-space optics

Laboratory experiments

English communication

Education

PhD preferred

Laser/Optical engineering/Physics

Job description

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration.

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting‑edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators?

We are looking for Optical Engineers to join our R&D Projects Group

We are looking for Optical Engineers to join our R&D Projects team. Our output is state of the art laser products for a wide range of applications spanning from bio‑imaging to sensing and quantum computing. We focus on maturing complex ideas into products and do so in a project driven environment. Hence, we need people with an affinity for going all the way from prototype to finished product and working in teams across disciplines.

The role

As an Optical Engineer, you will help design, build, and validate advanced laser systems.

You will join a team of highly talented and motivated colleagues working at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and high‑quality product development.

Initially, you will contribute to high‑power fibre laser projects with the aim of scaling output power from fibre amplifiers and interface to frequency conversion technology.

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you:

• Have a strong background in photonics with hands‑on experience in high‑power fibre lasers and free space optics, gained in either industry or academia.

• Possess solid laboratory skills and enjoy hands‑on experimental work

• Collaborate effectively in both small and large project teams, working with members from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds

• Have a strong educational background in lasers, optical engineering, or physics. A PhD is considered a strong advantage.

• Communicate fluently and professionally in English

The qualifications listed above are intended as a guide rather than a set of strict requirements. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience does not match every qualification.

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