Laser Applications Engineer

Laser Application Engineer- Oxford based We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on engineer or scientist to join our busy Contract Micromachining Laboratory team. In this role you will be developing laser micromachining processes for our customers as well as running production work for them. You will be working with state-of-the-art laser systems which have wavelengths from the UV to the IR and pulse durations of femtosecond, picosecond and nanosecond as well as advanced motion control systems. We are seeking candidates with practical experience in laser materials processing or using lasers in a manufacturing environment, whether that be at university or in industry After sufficient training and experience there can be opportunities to support the testing, installation and field support of our range of micro-machining systems. The role may involve international travel, sometimes at short notices. Responsibilities: Developing processes and techniques for specific applications and customer requirements. Production of Sub-Contract parts and samples together with reports. Ensuring that the quality of the parts produced meets or exceeds customer expectations. Supporting the sales team with technical advice and helping as required in face to face meetings with customers. Work closely with other members of the team. To work in accordance with safety procedures detailed within the Health and Safety manual, taking care to avoid injury to themselves and others at work. Working to the highest professional standards both in house and at customers sites. Other activities which from time to time you may be required to do are :- Contributing to R&D projects targeted at commercially valuable applications, often grant funded. This may involve running trials and evaluations at other sites and with partner organisations. Helping in the test, installation and support of systems world-wide To work on other applications or be deployed to other parts of the business as needs dictate. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Good degree or MSc in Lasers or Optical Engineering or Physics or Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience Practical laser applications, especially micromachining is advantageous Some knowledge of the following Laser micro-machining Materials science Machine control software or programming Integration and test of complex laser systems