Senior Laser Systems Engineer

OpTek Systems; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OpTek Systems is seeking an experienced engineer to lead all photonics aspects of machine design and commissioning, and to drive laser process development for customer projects.

The role involves hands-on laser setup, designing and aligning optical systems, and working with software, electrical and mechanical teams to ensure on-time delivery and ready-to-run turnkey solutions. Strong materials science knowledge and read electrical drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering or Physics required; MSc/PhD advantageous.
• 5–10 years industrial experience in a relevant technical role.
• Experience with automated industrial machinery and precision motion systems.
• Knowledge of industrial vision technology and basic coding would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, alignment and commissioning of optical systems, mainly laser and vision.
• Meet deadlines and ensure timely delivery of machines.
• Champion projects through to customer delivery and turnkey solutions.
• Install and commission bespoke laser machines and communicate progress to customers.
• Support machines remotely and on customer sites; fault-finding and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Laser micro-machining

Hands-on laser setup

Read electrical drawings

Good communication

Self-motivated

Time management

Learning orientation

Team collaboration

Strong problem solving

Education

BSc in Engineering or Physics

MSc or PhD advantageous

Tools

Basic PLC knowledge

Industrial vision technology

Basic software/coding

Job description

OpTek Systems is a global supplier of laser processing tools and sub-contract laser machining services.

Role Purpose:

To lead all photonics aspects of machine design and commissioning as well as laser process development and applications. The engineer will take ownership of the commissioning of machines to meet customer requirements and ensure timely delivery.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Reporting to the Principal Laser Systems Engineer, responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead the design, alignment and commissioning of optical systems, mainly laser and vision but other optical systems may be encountered.
• Work to deadlines to ensure timely delivery of machines
• Championing projects through to customer delivery
• Active involvement in the installation and commissioning of bespoke laser machines
• Communicating progress to customers
• Supporting machines remotely and on customer sites
• Applying a logical fault-finding methodology
• Working with other functional teams such as Software, Electrical and Mechanical to ensure issues are resolved quickly and to an appropriate standard.
• Taking laser processes from proof of principle to turnkey solutions

Additionally, the role may involve other duties and responsibilities as appropriate for the position.

Role Requirements:

• Experience of laser micro-machining
• Hands on laser setup
• Materials science knowledge and experience
• Basic PLC knowledge
• Ability to read electrical drawingsBasic coding
• Good knowledge of laser hardware and optics
• Good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work on own initiative and collaborate successfully with others
• Able to work on multiple projects and manage own time appropriately
• Strong desire to learn and develop

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum BSc in a relevant discipline – Engineering or Physics; MSc/ PHD in a relevant discipline would be advantageous
• Minimum 5-10 years’ industrial experience in a relevant technical role
• Experience with automated industrial machinery
• Experience with precision motion systems
• Basic software/ coding ability
• Knowledge of industrial vision technology

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