A tremendous opportunity has arisen to join a materials technology leader currently engaged in developing new products for a range of industry sectors.

The company is looking for a full-time experienced Senior Laser Engineer to join their innovative team. You will be the ‘go-to’ person for all technical challenges involving Laser technology. You will be responsible for supporting both the R&D and Production teams in the development and testing of new laser solutions and the resulting materials processing.

The company is based in Stirling, Central Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of developing existing laser equipment to meet, and improve, existing production requirements
• Specifying, procuring and developing new laser equipment to further develop production methods
• Resolving novel technical challenges and providing design improvements
• Designing, setting up and running experiments, feasibility studies and testing of prototypes
• Documenting set-up, maintenance and quality control procedures in the form of work instructions and training of production personnel
• Ensuring that the output from laser treatment results in a well-controlled, validated and qualified process
• Use knowledge and experience to generate new cost effective and timely solutions to problems
• Collaboration with the development team and the generation of relevant reports aimed at improving product development and operational efficiency
• Support dissemination of knowledge internally in order that teams are informed of relevant progress on solutions and issues
• Ensure that all the safety regulations, practices, and procedures are followed, thereby taking care of the safety of the staff and the equipment
• Perform other process and equipment tasks, as required

We are looking for a high calibre engineer with the experience to design optical systems with co2/ir/uv and experience of building optical systems.

 This truly is a rare opportunity to join a technology firm at the start of its journey to commercialise what is predicted to be the most disruptive technology breakthrough of the decade.