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Optical Engineer

Optical Engineer

Posted 20 March by Mars Recruitment
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£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Milton Park Industrial Estate , Oxfordshire
Permanent, full-time
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Optical Engineer, Didcot, £45,000 - £50,000
  
Our client are a very exciting and pioneering engineering business, that are designing and developing world leading detection and monitoring devices.

The responsibilities for the Optical Engineer:
You will have a key role in the design and development of the sensor instruments, which are based on state-of-the-art laser spectroscopy. This will involve:
  • Design and evaluation of optical system concepts
  • Modelling and tolerancing of free space optical systems
  • Understanding of laser spectroscopy signals
  • Building and testing of prototype assemblies
  • Alignment of optical systems
  • Develop optical assembly and test processes and documentation
  • Assisting in service and maintenance of instruments and accessories
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of the instrument design
  • Supporting best practices in health, safety, and environmental management
Your day-to-day responsibilities will further develop your understanding of optics, laser spectroscopy, electronics, and mechanics as you develop the instrumentation.  By performing these tasks, you will play an important role in ensuring the development of a high quality, efficiently manufactured product that delivers reliable, repeatable, and high-quality measurements under all field conditions.

About you 
You have good knowledge and experience of optical systems in both analysis and hands-on work including its integration into complex technical systems. Your attention to detail in analysis and testing will guide the product design and development work leading towards consistent manufacture, testing, and quality by working with the engineering and production teams. It will be desirable if you also have experience of CAD software and fibre optics. 

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Reference: 52351819

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