Laser Systems Engineer for Robotic Welding

Advanced Metal Research; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Metal Research in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Laser Engineer to design, develop, and optimize laser systems for automated welding and metal processing. You will perform optical and laser design calculations, select and integrate components, and run experiments to validate performance.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, document results, and contribute to continuous improvement of laser-based welding processes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in laser design and physics.
• Experience in optical beam delivery and optics integration.
• R&D skills for experimental design and prototyping.
• Physics knowledge for laser-matter interactions.
• Degree in related field.
• Hands-on experience with industrial lasers and safety.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with automated welding or robotics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize laser systems for automated welding.
• Perform optical and laser design calculations.
• Select and integrate laser components.
• Run experiments to validate performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.
• Document test results and contribute to reports.
• Support continuous improvement of laser welding processes.

Skills

Laser design

Optical engineering

R&D

Physics

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Optical Eng or Physics or EE

Job description

Advanced Metal Research in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Laser Engineer to design, develop, and optimize laser systems for automated welding and metal processing. You will perform optical and laser design calculations, select and integrate components, and run experiments to validate performance.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, document results, and contribute to continuous improvement of laser-based welding processes.