Laser Applications Engineer

Mars; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical scheme (BUPA)

Job summary

Mars in Didcot is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer with a degree in Lasers/Optical Engineering or Physics, or with two years of industry experience. You will develop laser micromachining processes for customers and run production work on our state-of-the-art laser systems.

You will work with UV to IR wavelengths and femtosecond to nanosecond pulses, in a high-performing laboratory team; strong hands-on experimental skills and IT proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in lasers/optical engineering, physics, or engineering with practical experience.
• Experience in laser micromachining is advantageous.
• Knowledge of laser micro-machining, integration/test of laser systems, and optical components.
• Strong IT skills and good computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers.
• Run production work on laser systems.
• Work with state-of-the-art laser equipment and control software.
• Collaborate with lab team to optimize experiments.

Skills

Lasers/Optical Eng knowledge

Labouratory skills

Problem solving

IT/computing skills

Education

Bachelor's/MSc in Lasers/Optical Eng/Physics/Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Laser systems operation

Metrology equipment

Microscopes/ SEM

Machine control software

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.