Laser Applications Engineer - Micromachining & Optics

Mars; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 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

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Job summary

Mars is recruiting for a Laser Applications Engineer to join its Didcot team. The role focuses on developing laser micromachining processes for customers and performing production tasks using advanced laser systems across UV to IR wavelengths, with ultrafast pulses.

The candidate should have a degree in lasers/optical engineering/physics and hands-on laser experience. Strong lab skills and IT capability are required; industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics with practical experience preferred.
• Practical laser applications experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of laser micromachining, system integration and test, machine control software or programming, materials science, metrology and optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers and run production work.
• Work with state-of-the-art laser systems (UV to IR, femtosecond to nanosecond pulses).
• Collaborate with the team on applications, testing and system integration.

Education

Degree in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics

Tools

Machine control software

Programming

Microscopes

SEM

Job description

Mars is recruiting for a Laser Applications Engineer to join its Didcot team. The role focuses on developing laser micromachining processes for customers and performing production tasks using advanced laser systems across UV to IR wavelengths, with ultrafast pulses.

The candidate should have a degree in lasers/optical engineering/physics and hands-on laser experience. Strong lab skills and IT capability are required; industry experience is preferred.