Laser Applications Engineer: Micromachining & Optics

Mars; Plympton; 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

Job summary

MARS Recruitment is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer for Didcot. The role involves developing laser micromachining processes for customers and executing production work while operating state-of-the-art laser systems spanning UV to IR wavelengths with femtosecond to nanosecond pulse durations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics or Engineering with practical experience, plus knowledge of laser systems, metrology, and programming.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in Lasers, Optical Engineering, Physics or Engineering with practical experience.
• Experience with laser micromachining or laser applications is advantageous.
• Knowledge of laser micromachining, integration/testing of complex laser systems, machine control software or programming, materials science, metrology and optical systems.
• Strong IT skills and hands-on laboratory capability; industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers and run production work.
• Work with state-of-the-art laser systems (UV to IR, femtosecond to ns pulses) and advanced motion control.
• Collaborate with customers to implement and validate micromachining processes.
• Support laboratory testing and optimization of laser systems.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Hands-on researcher

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/MSc in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Machine control software

Programming basics

Optical measurement tools

Semiconductor metrology

Job description

MARS Recruitment is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer for Didcot. The role involves developing laser micromachining processes for customers and executing production work while operating state-of-the-art laser systems spanning UV to IR wavelengths with femtosecond to nanosecond pulse durations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Lasers/Optical Engineering/Physics or Engineering with practical experience, plus knowledge of laser systems, metrology, and programming.