Optical Designer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Chesham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

BUPA health care

Pension scheme

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to join a leader in bespoke optical and lens technology. You will work with the sales and managing directors, alongside mechanical and optical engineers, to advance the design team and drive projects from concept to delivery.

The ideal candidate has optical/opto-mechanical design experience, a master’s degree in physics/optics, and is proficient with Zemax or other optics software tools.

Qualifications

• Optical/opto-mechanical design experience required.
• Master’s degree in physics or optics preferred.
• Proficient in Zemax or other optics software tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify solutions to customer queries and develop test programs.
• Support colleagues across optical development and design teams.
• Drive the design lifecycle from concept through to delivery.

Skills

Optical/Opto-mechanical design

Education

Master's degree in physics/optics

Tools

Zemax

Job description

Want to work on cutting edge optics technology with the freedom to implement your own ideas, working on products all the way from concept through to delivery? This could be the perfect next step for you!

We’re on the lookout for optics specialists to join a leader in bespoke optical design and Lense technology. With over 20 years of industry experience and in-house testing, cleanroom and design facilities, you’d be seen at the ‘go to’ person for optical design, test and development.

Role Overview:

Working closely with the sales and managing directors and alongside other mechanical and optical engineers, you will enhance the design team and drive it forward, working on bespoke technology throughout the entire lifecycle of the product. You’ll need to be able to identify solutions to customer queries, develop test programs and support colleagues at all levels throughout optical development.

What are we looking for?

• Optical/Opto-mechanical design experience
• Preferably a master’s degree in physics/optics
• Technically proficient in Zeemax and/or other Optics software tools
• Personality: strong organizer, good problem solver, enthusiastic and passionate about your work

Title: Optical Design Engineer

Salary: Flexible, dependent on experience levels

Benefits: 4 day working week, BUPA health care, pension scheme