Laser Applications Engineer

Mars; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Group Pension

Private Medical Scheme

Death in service

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot to join a high‑performance laboratory team. The role focuses on developing laser micromachining processes for customers and running production work using state‑of‑the‑art laser systems spanning UV to IR and femtosecond to nanosecond pulses.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree or MSc in Lasers, Optical Engineering or Physics, with hands‑on experience in laser applications and micromachining.

Qualifications

• Good degree or MSc in Lasers or Optical Engineering or Physics or Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience
• Practical laser applications experience is advantageous
• Industrial experience preferred
• Strong IT and data handling skills

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers
• Run production work for customers
• Operate and test laser systems across UV to IR ranges
• Assist with metrology and optical alignment
• Collaborate with the team on system integration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics/Engineering or related field

Tools

Machine control software

Programming

SEM/microscopes

Optical systems

Materials science

Job description

Laser Applications Engineer | Didcot | £30,000pa - £41,000pa plus benefits:

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Lasers, Optical Engineering or Physics graduate or someone who has two plus years of industry experience, and a keen interest and passion for Lasers and Optical Engineering technology. Originally a University of Oxford spinout, our client has become a world-leader in the design and manufacture of complete laser micro-machining systems, subcontract laser micromachining and additional services. Due to growth within their Laser Applications team, they are looking to recruit a graduate Laser Applications Engineer with a couple of years experience. On a day-to-day basis the Laser Applications Engineer will join a high performing Laboratory team. In this varied role, you will be developing laser micromachining processes for customers as well as running production work for them. You will be working with our state-of-the-art laser systems which have wavelengths from the UV

to the IR and pulse durations of femtosecond, picosecond and nanosecond as well as advanced motion control systems. You will need to be a hands-on and highly skilled scientist.

The successful Laser Applications Engineer will need the following experience and skills:

• Good degree or MSc in Lasers or Optical Engineering or Physics or Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience
• Practical laser applications, especially micromachining is advantageous
• Some knowledge of the following - Laser micro-machining - Integration and test of complex laser systems - Machine control software or programming - Materials science - Metrology, microscopes, SEMs etc - Optical systems
• Good computer and IT skills
• Industrial experience preferred

Competitive salary based on experience25 days holidayGroup Personal PensionPrivate Medical Scheme (BUPA)Permanent health insurance and death-in-service

benefit.Childcare Voucher Scheme

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status.