Optical Lab Technician

Logik Source; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic startup as an Optical Lab Technician, where you'll be at the forefront of developing disruptive technologies in HPC and AI/ML. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. You'll manage lab facilities, ensure safety protocols, and conduct advanced testing and measurements on optical and electronic devices. With a competitive salary and additional perks like share options and private medical, this position is perfect for those with a solid background in lab work and a passion for innovation. If you're ready to make an impact in the semiconductor industry, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Share options

Private medical

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics, optics/photonics, and lab management.
• 5+ years of experience in a lab setting or relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Conduct RF and optical tests and measurements.

Skills

Optical fibres handling

Optoelectronic Devices

Advanced Semiconductor Testing

Assembly/Soldering

Python Programming

C Programming

Matlab Programming

Linux

Education

Relevant degree

5 years lab experience

PhD qualification

Tools

RF Test Equipment

Optical Test Equipment

PAT Testing Equipment

Job description

Based in London, the Optical Lab Technician will be joining an exciting new startup. This position is Hybrid and will focus on the development of disruptive technologies for HPC, AI / ML Technologies.

The Lab Technician will be responsible for lab-based work focused on electronics, optics/photonics, networks, systems, and software. Key responsibilities will include:

1. Lab Facilities management
2. Health and Safety
3. PAT Testing
4. RF and Optical Test and Measurement (Control / Automation of)
5. ESD/EMC
6. Assembly/soldering
7. COSH

The successful candidate should hold a good relevant degree or 5 years experience working within a lab. Please note this role isn't open to fresh Graduates unless PhD qualified. Additional experience requirements include:

• Competent in handling optical fibres and optoelectronic Devices
• Advanced Semiconductor / Optical Test and measurement
• Assembly / Soldering
• Python/C/Matlab Programming with Linux as beneficial.

The salary on offer is £40k - £60k, along with share options and private medical.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science and Engineering

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing