Optical Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 day week

BUPA health care

Pension scheme

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd seeks an Optical Design Engineer in the UK. You will work with sales and directors, enhancing the design team and guiding optical development from concept to delivery.

The role requires strong opto-mechanical design experience, MSc in optics/physics, and proficiency with Zemax or similar software. Four-day week and pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or optics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and MDs to drive the design team.
• Lead end-to-end optical development lifecycle for bespoke products.
• Develop test programs and support colleagues through development and validation.

Skills

Optical design

Opto-mechanical design

Zemax

Test development

Education

Master’s 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