Senior Manufacturing Product Engineer (Lasers)

Solutions Driven; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of innovative laser systems is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Product Engineer based in Glasgow. This role involves training Production staff, troubleshooting complex laser issues, and providing technical expertise to both Production and Service teams. Candidates should have a PhD in Physics or a related discipline along with hands-on experience in laser system design and troubleshooting. This full-time position is ideal for an individual passionate about advanced laser technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with expertise in mode‑locked lasers and amplifier systems.
• Hands‑on experience with designing and testing advanced laser systems.
• Solid understanding of laser physics and performance characterization.
• Strong, demonstrable practical problem‑solving experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Training Production staff on build procedures and laser alignment techniques.
• Troubleshooting laser performance and system issues.
• Providing technical support to Production and Service teams.
• Providing technical laser expertise and support to the Production team.
• Providing technical laser expertise and support to the Service team.
• Hands‑on identification and resolution of complex laser system performance issues, independently or in collaboration with R&D as required.
• Driving the Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis process for Production issues; creating and maintaining A3 reports for the Production, R&D, Quality teams.
• Generating corrective actions for yourself, Production, Manufacturing Engineering and R&D teams.
• First Article Inspection and testing of proposed new parts before introduction to Production.
• Occasional travel to other Coherent sites may be required.

Skills

Expertise in mode‑locked lasers

Problem-solving experience

Laser system troubleshooting

Education

PhD in Physics, Photonics, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Product Engineer (Lasers)

A leading provider of innovative laser systems to help people in various global markets, including renewables, microelectronics, research, life science, automotive, and medicine.

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Product Engineer to be an experienced, enthusiastic and approachable laser expert with strong knowledge of mode‑locked lasers, chirped pulse amplifiers or related laser technologies. The role involves enhancing the successful introduction, transfer and ramping of new products in Production, leading the resolution of complex laser issues, and supporting the return of field units.

You will work in the Manufacturing Engineering Team and interface with Production, R&D, Quality and Service.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Training Production staff on build procedures, laser alignment techniques, best practices and tooling use.
• Troubleshooting laser and amplifier performance issues, including electronics, cooling and tooling issues seen in Production.
• Troubleshooting system issues on field returned units and active field lasers.
• Providing technical laser expertise and support to the Production team.
• Providing technical laser expertise and support to the Service team.
• Hands‑on identification and resolution of complex laser system performance issues, independently or in collaboration with R&D as required.
• Driving the Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis process for Production issues; creating and maintaining A3 reports for the Production, R&D, Quality teams.
• Generating corrective actions for yourself, Production, Manufacturing Engineering and R&D teams.
• First Article Inspection and testing of proposed new parts before introduction to Production.
• Occasional travel to other Coherent sites may be required.

Education & Experience

• PhD in Physics, Photonics, Engineering or a related discipline, with expertise in mode‑locked lasers and amplifier systems.
• Hands‑on experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting advanced laser systems in a research, development, or laboratory environment.
• A solid understanding of laser physics and the terminology used to characterise laser performance.
• Strong, demonstrable practical problem‑solving experience is required.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing Engineering

Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom