Senior Optical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of precise optical equipment is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer to develop innovative optical prototypes. The role requires strong knowledge in optical manufacturing and relevant qualifications in Physics or Engineering. This on-site position offers excellent progression opportunities and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick pay

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Senior Optical Design Engineer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Optical manufacturing.
• Relevant qualification in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop new concepts for optical product prototyping.
• Create designs and generate tolerance optical drawings.
• Perform in-depth research on the latest optical technology.

Skills

Optical manufacturing

Design systems

Education

Physics

Optical Science

Imaging

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

3D CAD systems

PTC Creo

Job description

Job DescriptionSenior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer required for a manufacturer of precise optical equipment used in the industrial sector.

The Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer will be responsible for developing new concepts to support the prototyping of new products. You will work alongside colleagues and suppliers to produce new optical prototypes based on your own designs.

The Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer will live within a commutable distance from the main manufacturing site near Guildford, Surrey. For this role you will have a strong understanding of optical manufacturing and ideally be qualified in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging or Mechanical Engineering.

Package:

Base salary up to £60,000 depending on experience

Generous Bonus

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick pay

Excellent progression opportunities

On site role based near Guildford, Surrey

Responsibilities:

• Develop new concepts to support the prototyping of new optical products




• Work alongside colleagues and suppliers to produce new optical prototypes based on your own designs.




• You will create brand new designs and generate tolerance optical drawings




• Perform in depth research on the latest optical technology and applications




• Observe all design processes which include ISO9001: 2008, iso 2001: 2015 and ISO 13485




• Perform computer modelling of new optical concepts




• Report to the Research Design Manager




• On site role based near Guildford, Surrey
  

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Research Engineer or similar




• Strong knowledge of Optical manufacturing




• Knowledgeable of design systems which include Zemax, 3D CAD systems or PTC Creo




• Hold a relevant qualification in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging or Mechanical Engineering




• Commutable to the main manufacturing site based near Guildford, Surrey