R& D Laser Applications Engineer

Interplace, Inc.; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking an R&D Laser Applications Engineer to develop precision laser cutting applications for multiple industries. You will work on various laser sources and support customers throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a strong engineering background and excellent communication skills. Willingness to travel is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or other related technical field.
• Must have excellent report writing and customer-interaction abilities.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, conferences, tradeshows, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser application projects using various laser sources.
• Fully document and report on projects to customers.
• Support customers before and after laser system sales.

Skills

Excellent report writing

Customer interaction abilities

Self-driven and results-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

R & D Laser Applications Engineer (44511-5)

This exciting position offers a great opportunity within a world-class organization to apply your engineering skills and creative abilities to develop new applications and processes for a wide-ranging product portfolio. These applications focus primarily on precision laser cutting and laser micromachining for multiple industries. The R&D Laser Applications Engineer will become an expert in developing new applications, in using and improving the equipment needed for these applications, and in training other engineers to become proficient in laser cutting and laser micromachining.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Undertake industrial laser application development projects using various laser sources – primarily femtosecond, picosecond, and fiber lasers, but possibly also Nd:YVO4, pulsed Nd:YAG, CO2, and others
• Fully document and report on these projects, both internally and to customers
• Support customers both before and after laser system sales to help maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction
• Frequently handle small and delicate parts, and operate high precision tools, inspection devices, and laser processing equipment
• Independently set up, adjust, or modify laser systems and critical optomechanical components as dictated by the needs of each project
• Remain abreast of pertinent industry, applications, and technology trends
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Company from time to time

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or other related technical field
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and customer-interaction abilities
• Must be self-driven and highly results-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines and to work independently when required
• Passion for tackling challenging engineering problems and projects
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, conferences, tradeshows, and vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with industrial laser-based materials processing
• Knowledge of laser processing or laser-materials interactions
• Knowledge of the industrial laser materials processing industry preferred