Laser Applications Engineer - 6 months Fixed term contract

Optek Systems Inc.; Abingdon; Ibrido; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking an engineer to focus on practical laser applications, collaborating with end-users to tailor laser systems to needs. This fixed-term contract, full-time role is based at Abingdon, UK, with reporting to the Global R&D Manager.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze results, read technical literature, and document procedures to enable scalable production while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Competenze

• BSc or higher in Lasers/Optical engineering, Physics, Engineering or similar.

Mansioni

• Developing new laser processes through experimentation and analysis.
• Designing experiments to determine appropriate laser process conditions for customer needs.
• Reading technical drawings or scientific papers to understand requirements.
• Recording experimental data accurately for replication and analysis.
• Writing reports with conclusions and recommendations for next steps.
• For small to medium batches, produce sample parts; for larger batches design and document procedures.
• Aligning and commissioning laser machines supplied to customers.

Conoscenze

Laser theory

Experimental analysis

Programming (basic)

Report writing

Quality control

CNC basics

CADCAM

Materials science

Reading drawings

Formazione

BSc or higher in Lasers/Optical engineering, Physics or Engineering

Strumenti

CNC

CADCAM

MS Word

MS Excel

G-code programming

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Purpose:

To focus on practical laser applications and collaborate with end-users to tailor laser systems to meet specific needs.

This is a Fixed term contract, full-time position based at Wyndyke Furlong, Abingdon, OX14 1DZ.

Reporting to the Global R&D Manager, responsibilities for this role include:

• Developing new processes through experimentation and analysis of results.
• Designing a set of experiments to find the appropriate laser process conditions to fulfil a customer’s requirements.
• Interacting with customers to determine what they need. This may include reading technical drawings or scientific papers.
• Accurately recording experimental data for future replication or analysis.
• Writing reports summarising activities, and drawing out conclusions and recommendations for next steps.
• For small to medium part quantities it may also be necessary to make batches of sample parts.
• For larger quantities it will be necessary to design, document and implement procedures so that larger batches can be produced successfully by a machine operator. This may be done as part of a small dynamic team as appropriate to the task.
• Will also be involved with aligning and commissioning laser machines that are being supplied to customers.

Additionally, the role may involve other duties and responsibilities as appropriate for the position.

Role Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of lasers including their principles, types and applications
• Ability to analyse and solve complex laser related issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel to write and present reports.
• Ability to write simple computer programs
• Able to work under own initiative and make decisions.
• Able to make logical conclusions based on experimental results and plan future work.
• Able to cope with any repetitive work that may occasionally be required.
• Quality control experience.
• Motion control hardware integration such as CNC stages or galvanometers
• Ability to write simple computer programs.
• CNC and CADCAM experience would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Materials Science

Education and/or Experience

BSc degree or higher in Lasers/Optical engineering, Physics, Engineering or similar qualification. This will ideally include practical experience using lasers.

A minimum of 3 years’ industrial experience in a relevant technical role