Optical Engineer

Up to £75,000 + Benefits + Hybrid working

A global leading technology organisation based in Hampshire are Optical Engineer to join their expanding R&D facility based in Southampton, Hampshire.As an Optical Engineer in Southampton, Hampshire you will be responsible for researching, designing, developing and manufacturing prototype high power laser systems and equipment, owning several laser projects concurrently. You will ensure constant communication with related areas of the business including R&D Engineering teams and manufacturing, to be able to oversee successful transfer of processes to production.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of new high power laser product development activities from concept to transfer to production; work with other Engineers (optical, mechanical, electronics and the customers) to define and agree on requirements, develop designs and innovative technical solutions.
• Experience of working on High Power (kW power level) fibre or bulk lasers.
• Design and run experiments, feasibility studies and assembly and testing of prototypes, identifying problems and applying new and innovative solutions.

Skills/Experience needed from the Optical Engineer

• High level of hands on experience with High Power (kW power level) fibre or bulk lasers.
• Specialist knowledge of the physics of fibre and/or bulk laser technology.
• Good understanding of optical, electronic and mechanical requirements for industrial reliability.

APPLY NOW for this Senior Optical Engineer position based in Hampshire by sending your CV to quoting ref. THD1296 or if you'd like more information before applying, you can call Tom Drew on . Otherwise, we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other engineering jobs.