Laser Applications Engineer: Micromachining & Optical Lab

Mars; Christchurch; 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

Job summary

Mars Recruitment is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot to join a high-performing Laboratory team. You will develop laser micromachining processes for customers and run production work on state-of-the-art laser systems spanning UV to IR.

The role suits graduates in Lasers/Optical Engineering or Physics or engineers with two years of industry experience, with hands-on lab skills, metrology, and knowledge of optical systems; a competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in lasers/optical engineering or physics, plus practical experience
• Practical laser applications experience is advantageous
• Knowledge of optical systems and materials science is desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers
• Run production work on state-of-the-art laser systems
• Support integration and testing of laser setups

Skills

Laser micromachining

Optical engineering

Laboratory work

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor/Master in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Metrology tools

Job description

Mars Recruitment is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot to join a high-performing Laboratory team. You will develop laser micromachining processes for customers and run production work on state-of-the-art laser systems spanning UV to IR.

The role suits graduates in Lasers/Optical Engineering or Physics or engineers with two years of industry experience, with hands-on lab skills, metrology, and knowledge of optical systems; a competitive salary and benefits are offered.