Laser Applications Engineer: Micromachining & Optics

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Group Pension

Private Medical Scheme

Death in service

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot to join a high‑performance laboratory team. The role focuses on developing laser micromachining processes for customers and running production work using state‑of‑the‑art laser systems spanning UV to IR and femtosecond to nanosecond pulses.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree or MSc in Lasers, Optical Engineering or Physics, with hands‑on experience in laser applications and micromachining.

Qualifications

• Good degree or MSc in Lasers or Optical Engineering or Physics or Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience
• Practical laser applications experience is advantageous
• Industrial experience preferred
• Strong IT and data handling skills

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers
• Run production work for customers
• Operate and test laser systems across UV to IR ranges
• Assist with metrology and optical alignment
• Collaborate with the team on system integration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics/Engineering or related field

Tools

Machine control software

Programming

SEM/microscopes

Optical systems

Materials science

Job description

Mars is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot to join a high‑performance laboratory team. The role focuses on developing laser micromachining processes for customers and running production work using state‑of‑the‑art laser systems spanning UV to IR and femtosecond to nanosecond pulses.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree or MSc in Lasers, Optical Engineering or Physics, with hands‑on experience in laser applications and micromachining.