Laser Applications Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Group Personal Pension

Private Medical Scheme (BUPA)

Permanent health insurance and death‑n

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot. The role focuses on developing laser micromachining processes for customers and running production work on advanced laser systems. A background in lasers, optical engineering or physics is preferred, with hands-on experience and strong IT skills.

The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with 25 days holiday, a pension, private medical scheme, and other benefits. Industrial experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics or Engineering with practical experience.
• Experience with laser micromachining is advantageous.
• Knowledge of laser systems, metrology, and optical components.
• Strong IT and computer skills; industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers and run production work.
• Work with state-of-the-art laser systems spanning UV to IR and multiple pulse durations.
• Collaborate within a high-performing laboratory team.

Skills

Laser micromachining

Optical engineering

Metrology

Microscopes/ SEMs

Machine control software

Programming

Industrial experience

Computer skills

Materials science

Laser applications

Education

BSc/MSc in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Programming tools

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.