Optical Systems Engineer – Medical Devices

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in medical devices is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to focus on the design of innovative medical technologies in Cambridge. Ideal candidates will have experience in optical design roles and proficiency with design tools such as Zemax. The position offers an excellent salary, benefits, and career development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career development plan

Excellent salary

Bonus

Enhanced pension

Medical insurance

Free meals

Relocation packages

Qualifications

• Experience in optical design roles such as optical physicist or engineer.
• Proficiency with optical design tools such as Zemax or similar.
• Excellent communication for collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Focus on optical systems design for medical devices.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop integrated solutions.
• Communicate project ideas and updates clearly.

Skills

Optical design experience

Proficiency with Zemax or similar software

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree related to optical systems design

Tools

Zemax

Code-V

OSLO

FRED

Job description

Overview

Optical Systems Engineer – Medical Devices – Cambridge

Following continued growth, a Medical Devices organisation is currently recruiting for someone to come into the team and focus on the optical systems design. Based in Cambridge, you will work with mechanical engineers, electronics engineers and software engineers to develop life-improving medical devices.

As you will be focusing on optical systems design, it is expected that you have experience as an optical physicist, optical engineer, optical systems engineer, optical systems designer, opto-mechanical engineer or another role that involves optical systems designing, prototyping and testing of new medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the optical systems design for medical devices, including prototyping and testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronics and software engineers to develop integrated medical devices.
• Communicate project ideas and updates clearly and concisely to team members and stakeholders.
• Develop a range of medical technologies using established optical design tools.

Requirements

• Experience in optical design roles such as optical physicist, optical engineer, optical systems engineer, optical systems designer or related positions.
• Proficiency with optical design tools such as Zemax, Code-V, OSLO, FRED or similar software.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborative work and project updates.
• Industry experience can range from PhD entry to 15–20 years.
• A degree in a subject that leads to optical systems design; Master’s or PhD education is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits & Relocation

• Proven career development plan and continuous training to stay at the forefront of the medical devices sector.
• Excellent salary, bonus, enhanced pension, medical insurance, free meals and other benefits typical of a multinational blue-chip organisation.
• Relocation packages negotiated on a case-by-case basis if needed to move to Cambridge.

Application

If you need to relocate to Cambridge, relocation packages are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. We anticipate strong interest in this position, so apply now to ensure consideration.

For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on [phone]. Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.