Laser Process Engineer

Anonymous; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Anonymous in Oxford, UK is seeking a Laser Process Engineer to join its expanding R&D team. You will develop, optimise, and document laser-based processes for precision manufacturing, and plan experiments to evaluate laser-material interactions.

Working with engineering colleagues, you will integrate laser processes into bespoke systems, drive innovations to improve throughput and reliability, and maintain high standards of technical reporting and communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and document laser-based processes for precision manufacturing applications
• Plan and conduct experiments to evaluate laser-material interactions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate laser processes into bespoke systems
• Drive innovation to enhance process performance, reliability, and throughput
• Work to high standards of documentation and reporting
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across disciplines to support project delivery

Education

Physics, Materials Science, Engineering

Job description

Position: Laser Process Engineer

Location: Oxford, UK

A high-tech manufacturing company specialising in precision laser systems is seeking a Laser Process Engineer to join their expanding research and development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced materials processing technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise, and document laser-based processes for precision manufacturing applications
• Plan and conduct experiments to evaluate laser-material interactions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate laser processes into bespoke systems
• Drive innovation to enhance process performance, reliability, and throughput
• Work to high standards of documentation and reporting
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across disciplines to support project delivery

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Over 3 years of experience in a research and development environment
• Solid understanding of lasers and optics
• Knowledge of laser materials processing techniques (e.g. ablation, cutting, drilling, patterning)
• High level of quality and attention to detail in technical documentation
• Proven ability to innovate and improve process efficiency
• Strong team player with effective communication skills

What’s Offered:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology within a growing and supportive team
• A dynamic role at the intersection of R&D and practical engineering
• Exposure to a range of industries including electronics, energy, and life sciences
• Career development and learning opportunities in a high-tech environment