Location: Oxfordshire

Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for lasers and materials processing? Our client – a leading innovator in laser technology and precision engineering – is seeking a Laser Applications Development Engineer to join their growing team.

At Roc Search, we’re proud to partner with some of the most exciting companies in the high-tech engineering sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled professional to contribute to pioneering R&D projects and collaborate on the development of cutting-edge laser systems.

The Role:

As a Laser Applications Development Engineer, you will:

Laser Applications Development:

• Interpret customer and project requirements to define processing strategies.
• Set up and configure laser and optical systems for optimal material interaction.
• Develop and refine laser processes through hands-on experimentation.
• Analyse and report on test results, ensuring robust documentation throughout.

Customer Engagement:

• Provide technical support to internal sales teams.
• Deliver technical presentations and demonstrations to customers.

Collaboration with Engineering Teams:

• Work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to align process requirements with machine design.
• Assist with process commissioning and customer acceptance testing on-site (occasional global travel required).

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• A degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in a research or development role.
• Strong understanding of lasers, optics, and laser materials processing.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Innovative mindset with a drive to enhance process efficiency.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Desirable:

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant subject.
• Experience in electronics or photovoltaic (PV) industries.

Why Apply?

• Work with a respected and innovative industry leader.
• Play a key role in the development of next-generation laser applications.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on exciting international projects.

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If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV and I will reach out to discuss in further detail