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R&D Engineer / Laser Physicist

Vector Recruitment
Didcot
money-bag £31000 - £41000/annum £31k - £41k
Posted: 25 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 25 October 2026
Ref: 225652838

R&D Engineer / Physicist (Laser processing) Oxfordshire
£31k-£41k (dep on exp)
  
A fantastic opportunity for an Applied Laser / Photonics / Optical Physicist graduate or Research Engineer has arisen at an Oxfordshire based leading R&D company whose innovative laser micromachining technology is internationally recognised as a market leader.
  
This role is open to a recent Physicist / Lasers / Optics / Photonics graduate who enjoys hands-on engineering work with lasers / photonics / optical systems, and is looking for an opportunity to learn and grow their career in Laser application engineering, or an R&D Engineer with a background in micromachining / laser processing looking for a new challenge. 
  
You will join a world class team working with state-of-the-art laser systems providing bespoke laser micromachining services and solutions for clients world-wide.
  
The company is growing strongly, making this an excellent opportunity to join a thriving organisation offering a supportive work environment, career development opportunities and of course an attractive renumeration package.
  
Requirements:

  • BSc degree or higher in Lasers, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Engineering or similar qualification plus equivalent practical experience. (A Laser related postgrad qualification would be a distinct advantage)
  • Practical and hands-on experience with laser applications development
  • Experience with high-speed, high power laser processing beneficial
  
Knowledge of the following would be highly beneficial:
  • Optical systems
  • Ray tracing analysis (ZEMAX or equivalent),
  • Alignment, machine vision for OEM integration
  • Precision laser micromachining
  
Interest or know someone who might be?
If so, get in contact with Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
  
Job/vacancy location:  Oxfordshire.

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