Laser Applications Development Engineer

Posted a week ago by Vector Recruitment

Location:
Oxford
Salary/Rate:
£35,000 - £50,000/annum £35k-£50k
Laser Applications Development Engineer/Scientist
Oxfordshire
£35k-£50k (dep on exp)
  
This highly successful technology company design state-of-the-art laser systems & also provide bespoke laser micromachining services for clients world-wide. They have a new role for an experienced Laser Applications Development Engineer/Scientist to join the Micromachining R&D department.
  
The Laser Applications Development Engineer will develop new laser micro-machining processes & techniques for a range of clients from a diverse range of sectors including medical devices, consumer goods, automotive, semiconductors -and many more. The company is growing strongly, making this an excellent opportunity to join a thriving company offering a supportive work environment, career development opportunities and of course an attractive renumeration package.
  
The Laser Applications Development Engineer/Scientist will be working on a new project for the business; using state of the art laser systems on glass-glass and glass-metal micro-welding through glass vias, high aspect ratio zero kerf cutting/micro-drilling – thus experience in these areas is of distinct interest! Any additional experience with wet laboratory techniques including chemical etching on glass would make you the perfect candidate!
  
As this is a new area for the business, there is a distinct opportunity for growth within the business!
  
Requirements:
  • BSc degree or higher in Lasers/Optical Engineering, Physics, Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience. (A Laser related postgrad qualification would be a distinct advantage)
  • Practical and hands-on experience with laser applications development
  • Wet laboratory techniques including chemical etching of glass
  • High-speed, high power laser processing with fibre or other DPSS lasers including ultrafast
Knowledge of the following would be highly beneficial:
  • Optical systems design, ray tracing analysis (ZEMAX or equivalent), alignment, machine vision for OEM integration
  • Precision laser micromachining
  • Tailored beam delivery including non-linear optics, adaptive optics, spatial light modulation, diffraction-less beams, other beam shaping technologies
  • Laser beam characterisation
  • Laser glass micro-welding characterisation (shear/vibration/hermeticity testing, thermal cycling)
  
Interest or know someone who might be?
If so, get in contact with Darren Holmes at Vector Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
602873
Job ID:
221491319

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