Ultrafast Laser Engineer - Glass Micromachining & R&D

Vector Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a highly regarded laser technology business to recruit a Laser Engineer focused on ultrafast processing in Oxfordshire. You'll contribute to developing, testing and validating manufacturing processes using femtosecond laser systems for glass and photonic components.

This hands-on role involves designing experiments, analysing results, and pushing boundaries of laser micromachining, through-glass via drilling and related techniques, in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Photonics, Laser Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with ultrafast laser systems (femtosecond/picosecond).
• Experience in ultrafast laser micromachining or microprocessing for glass (TGV, microwelding, etc.).
• Experience processing glass or transparent materials with laser systems.
• Ability to translate ideas into validated manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimising ultrafast laser processing techniques for glass and photonic components.
• Designing and conducting experimental investigations to validate manufacturing processes.
• Analysing results and iterating processes in collaboration with scientists and engineers.
• Supporting system integration and testing of laser manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Ultrafast laser systems

Femtosecond/picosecond lasers

Experimental design

Analytical problem solving

Glass micromachining

Manufacturing process development

Education

Physics degree

MSc or PhD in related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Vector Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a highly regarded laser technology business to recruit a Laser Engineer focused on ultrafast processing in Oxfordshire. You'll contribute to developing, testing and validating manufacturing processes using femtosecond laser systems for glass and photonic components.

This hands-on role involves designing experiments, analysing results, and pushing boundaries of laser micromachining, through-glass via drilling and related techniques, in collaboration with