Job Description
Our client is a well-established high technology company headquartered in Oxfordshire.
We are seeking a Laser Application Engineer with up to 3 yrs experience , either through work, study or both, to join the Micro-machining division of this growing team.
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
The company operates across a broad range of applications and this is supported by a number of applications and development engineers. The Division is involved with applications ranging from 24/7 production processes to newly developed via grant funded R&D projects. Our client's technology is world-leading in many areas of laser micro-machining
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on engineer or scientist to join our busy Contract Micromachining Laboratory team. In this varied role you will be developing laser micromachining processes for our customers as well as running production work for them. You will be working with our 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.
The position reports to the Micromachining Manager and works in part of a highly motivated, busy and growing team of engineers and scientists.
The role will suit an individual who is keen to develop a career in hi-tech industry. The role is focused on operating, maintaining and improving the in-house state-of-the-art laser micromachining systems, and also developing new processes. It is very applications focused and the range of applications and customers is very diverse. During busy periods the role may involve weekend work on a rota (typically 4 - 8 hours on 1 weekend per month).
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.
Duties:
o o Developing processes and techniques for specific applications and customer requirements.
o o Production of Sub-Contract samples and production parts together with reports.
o o Ensuring that the quality of the parts produced meets or exceeds customer expectations.
o o Performing maintenance, upgrades and validating performance of the laser micromachining tools in the department.
o o Contributing to both process and equipment continuous improvement efforts.
o o Supporting the sales team with technical advice and helping as required in face to face meetings with customers.
o o Work closely with other members of the team.
o o 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.
o o 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 :-
o o Helping in the test, installation and support of systems world-wide.
o o 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
o - Integration and test of complex laser systems
o Machine control software or programming
o Materials science
o Metrology, microscopes, SEMs etc
o Optical systems
o Good computer and IT skills
o Industrial experience preferred
THE PERSON
o a) Should readily take ownership of their tasks and complete them with their very best endeavours and to the best of their ability.
o b) Should fit comfortably in a very technical environment with a highly qualified and experienced staff.
Should enjoy working in a small organisation where he/she has a considerable level of responsibility,