Laser Applications Engineer – Micromachining & Optics Lab

Mars; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Group pension

Private medical scheme (BUPA)

Permanent health insurance and death‑n

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Job summary

Mars in Didcot is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer with a strong background in Lasers, Optical Engineering or Physics. The role involves developing laser micromachining processes for customers and running production work, using high-end laser systems spanning UV to IR with femtosecond to nanosecond pulses.

You should have a good degree or MSc and hands‑on experience; industrial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good degree or MSc in Lasers or Optical Engineering or Physics or Engineering or similar qualification.
• Practical laser applications, especially micromachining, is advantageous.
• Knowledge of laser micromachining, system integration, machine control software or programming.
• Materials science, metrology, microscopes/SEMs, 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 with femtosecond to nanosecond pulses.
• Join a high‑performing Laboratory team.
• Collaborate on design and testing of laser systems.

Skills

Lasers

Optical engineering

Physics

Lab skills

Industrial experience

Education

Degree in Lasers / Optical Engineering / Physics / Engineering

Tools

Laser systems knowledge

Job description

Mars in Didcot is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer with a strong background in Lasers, Optical Engineering or Physics. The role involves developing laser micromachining processes for customers and running production work, using high-end laser systems spanning UV to IR with femtosecond to nanosecond pulses.

You should have a good degree or MSc and hands‑on experience; industrial experience is preferred.