R&D Engineer / Laser Physicist

Vector Recruitment Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking an R&D Engineer / Physicist with a focus on laser processing. This role suits graduates in lasers/photonics or an early-career Research Engineer eager to apply hands-on laser/micromachining skills in a world-class team.

You will work with state-of-the-art laser systems, delivering bespoke micromachining solutions for clients worldwide. The company offers a supportive environment, career development, and an attractive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• BSc degree or higher in Lasers, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience. (A Laser related postgrad qualification would be a distinct advantage)
• Practical and hands-on experience with laser applications development
• Experience with high-speed, high power laser processing beneficial

Skills

Practical laser applications

High-speed laser processing

Optical systems

Ray tracing (ZEMAX)

Alignment / machine vision

Laser micromachining

Education

BSc or higher in Lasers/Photonics/Optical Eng/Physics/Engineering

Laser-related postgrad qualification advantage

Job description

R&D Engineer / Physicist (Laser processing) Oxfordshire

£31k-£41k (dep on exp)

A fantastic opportunity for an Applied Laser / Photonics / Optical Physicist graduate or Research Engineer has arisen at an Oxfordshire based leading R&D company whose innovative laser micromachining technology is internationally recognised as a market leader.

This role is open to a recent Physicist / Lasers / Optics / Photonics graduate who enjoys hands-on engineering work with lasers / photonics / optical systems, and is looking for an opportunity to learn and grow their career in Laser application engineering, or an R&D Engineer with a background in micromachining / laser processing looking for a new challenge.

You will join a world class team working with state-of-the-art laser systems providing bespoke laser micromachining services and solutions for clients world-wide.

The company is growing strongly, making this an excellent opportunity to join a thriving organisation offering a supportive work environment, career development opportunities and of course an attractive renumeration package.

Requirements:

• BSc degree or higher in Lasers, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience. (A Laser related postgrad qualification would be a distinct advantage)
• Practical and hands-on experience with laser applications development
• Experience with high-speed, high power laser processing beneficial

Knowledge of the following would be highly beneficial:

• Optical systems
• Ray tracing analysis (ZEMAX or equivalent),
• Alignment, machine vision for OEM integration
• Precision laser micromachining

Job/vacancy location: Oxfordshire.