Laser Applications Engineer — Micro‑Machining Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Group pension

Private medical (BUPA)

Permanent health insurance

Death in service

Childcare vouchers

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot. The role is open to graduates in lasers/optical engineering or physics with 2+ years of experience. You will develop laser micromachining processes for customers and perform production work, using advanced laser systems from UV to IR and multidisciplinary lab environments.

You will be part of a high-performing team, contributing to system integration, testing, and process optimization in a growth-focused setting with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in Lasers/ Optical Engineering/ Physics/ Engineering plus practical experience.
• Experience with laser micromachining is advantageous.
• Familiar with laser systems integration and testing.
• Strong IT skills and computer literacy.
• Industrial/production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers.
• Run production work for customers.
• Work with state-of-the-art laser systems (UV to IR).
• Support integration and testing of laser systems.

Skills

Laser micromachining

Optical systems

Metrology

Machine control software

IT skills

Industrial experience

Education

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

Tools

SEM

Job description

Mars is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot. The role is open to graduates in lasers/optical engineering or physics with 2+ years of experience. You will develop laser micromachining processes for customers and perform production work, using advanced laser systems from UV to IR and multidisciplinary lab environments.

You will be part of a high-performing team, contributing to system integration, testing, and process optimization in a growth-focused setting with competitive benefits.