Laser Applications Engineer: Micromachining & Optics

Mars; Reading; 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

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Job summary

Mars is recruiting for a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot. The role involves developing laser micromachining processes for customers and running production work using state-of-the-art laser systems from UV to IR and femtosecond/nanosecond pulses.

The ideal candidate has a degree/MSc in lasers/optical engineering/physics or engineering, with practical experience and strong IT skills, plus industrial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Good degree or MSc in Lasers or Optical Engineering or Physics or Engineering or similar qualification with equivalent practical experience.
• Practical laser applications, especially micromachining, are advantageous.
• Knowledge of laser micro-machining, integration and test of complex laser systems, and machine control software or programming.
• Knowledge of materials science, metrology, microscopes/SEMs, and optical systems.
• Good computer and IT skills; industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser micromachining processes for customers and run production work.
• Work with state-of-the-art laser systems spanning UV to IR and various pulse durations.
• Collaborate within a high-performing laboratory team.

Skills

Practical laser applications

Machine control software

Programming

Optical systems

IT skills

Education

Degree in Lasers or Optical Engineering or Physics or Engineering

Tools

Metrology tools (SEMs)

Micromachining equipment

Job description

Mars is recruiting for a Laser Applications Engineer in Didcot. The role involves developing laser micromachining processes for customers and running production work using state-of-the-art laser systems from UV to IR and femtosecond/nanosecond pulses.

The ideal candidate has a degree/MSc in lasers/optical engineering/physics or engineering, with practical experience and strong IT skills, plus industrial experience preferred.