Optical Technician

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech engineering company in the UK seeks an experienced technician to support optical assembly and testing. You will work closely with senior engineers to handle optical parts, inspect surfaces, and use various test equipment. Attention to detail and hands-on experience in a lab setting are crucial for success in this role. Your expertise will facilitate the transition of new optical products into manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in opto-mechanical assembly is essential.
• Familiarity with testing lasers and optical parts required.
• Awareness of risk management and laboratory practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Testing lasers and optical parts for quality assurance.
• Carrying out opto-mechanical assembly and inspections.
• Collaborating with engineers during build and test phases.

Skills

Experience in opto-mechanical assembly

Confidence with test equipment

Experience working in a lab

Attention to detail

Practical ability

Education

Degree, HND or equivalent experience

Tools

Microscopes

Power meters

Beam profilers

Job description

This is a hands‑on role where you can take your skills further and work closely with senior engineers in the development of high‑tech optical technology. The position sits within a high‑tech engineering company that designs and manufactures cutting‑edge optical products. This company is based in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with modern, brand‑new, clean rooms and excellent facilities with excellent programs to develop and learn new skills.

Your day‑to‑day work will include testing lasers and optical parts, carrying out opto‑mechanical assembly, inspecting, and evaluating delicate optical surfaces. You will also support the development of beam‑delivery optics, assist with alignment tasks and help build and characterise optomechanical demonstrators.

Confidence with test equipment such as power meters or beam profilers, and experience with optical alignment of mirrors, lenses and beam‑delivery components, would be very beneficial. A degree, HND or equivalent experience is welcome, but practical ability, initiative and attention to detail are valued more highly than formal qualifications.

As projects progress, your work will shift between optical assembly, testing and inspection. You will need to work safely around high‑power laser systems and demonstrate strong awareness of risk management and good laboratory practice.

You will work closely with opto‑mechanical engineers, providing hands‑on support during build and test phases to identify issues and improve processes. Clear documentation, accurate reporting and organised working methods will help support the transition of new products into manufacturing.

This role is looking for:

• Experience in opto‑mechanical assembly.
• Experience working in a lab and using microscopes.