Laser Application Support Engineer (6 Month FTC)

Redline Group Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Laser Application Support Engineer on a 6‑month fixed term contract to support development, commissioning and optimisation of laser-based machinery.

This hands‑on role involves laser applications, machine commissioning, laser alignment and process development, working with customers and internal teams to tailor laser processes to specific requirements. CO2 laser experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on experience with lasers and laser-based machinery.
• Experience with laser alignment, laser applications or using laser systems to process materials.
• A degree in Physics or a related technical discipline would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Working on practical laser applications and collaborating with end-users to tailor laser systems and processes to specific requirements.
• Supporting the commissioning and alignment of optical machines, ensuring systems are correctly set up and operational.
• Designing and carrying out experiments to establish the appropriate laser process conditions to meet customer requirements.
• Carrying out laser alignment and working with laser beams in a practical, hands-on environment.
• Working with CO2 lasers and micromachining systems to support R&D activities, customer samples and process development.

Skills

Hands-on lasers

Laser alignment

Laser applications

CO2 lasers

Experiment design

Education

Physics degree or related technical discipline

Tools

Laser systems hardware

Job description

Laser Application Support Engineer - (6 Month FTC)

Are you a Laser Applications Engineer looking for your next challenge? My client has an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on and technically minded Laser Application Support Engineer to join their growing team on a 6‑month fixed term contract, supporting the development, commissioning and optimisation of laser‑based machinery and processes within a specialist engineering environment.

This is a hands‑on role where you will be involved in laser applications, machine commissioning, laser alignment and process development, working closely with customers and internal engineering teams to develop and optimise laser processes to meet specific requirements.

In this Laser Application Support Engineer role based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, you will be responsible for the following:

• Working on practical laser applications and collaborating with end-users to tailor laser systems and processes to specific requirements.
• Supporting the commissioning and alignment of optical machines, ensuring systems are correctly set up and operational.
• Designing and carrying out experiments to establish the appropriate laser process conditions to meet customer requirements.
• Carrying out laser alignment and working with laser beams in a practical, hands‑on environment
• Working with CO2 lasers and micromachining systems to support R&D activities, customer samples and process development.

The successful applicant for this Laser Application Support Engineer job based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire should have:

• Practical, hands‑on experience working with lasers and laser‑based machinery, ideally within an engineering, manufacturing, laboratory or R&D environment.
• Experience with laser alignment, laser applications or using laser systems to process materials. CO2 laser experience would be highly advantageous.
• A practical understanding of complete laser systems and machinery, rather than experience solely within the manufacture of laser sources or components.
• A degree in Physics or a related technical discipline would be advantageous, particularly for graduates with relevant practical laser experience.

This is a 6-month fixed term contract, based fully on‑site in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, with the potential for the position to become permanent.