Senior Optical Systems Design Engineer
Wotton under Edge (4 days office based)
Up to £45,000 depending on experience
Renishaw is a global leader in the design and development of inspection probe technology and metrology systems. Due to organisational growth, we are recruiting a senior optical systems design engineer to join the laser and calibration products division (LCPD) at our HQ in Wotton-under-Edge.
You may be a recent graduate or an engineer with a few years’ experience wishing to develop your career. You will be involved in the engineering design of optical and electro-mechanical products, including laser-based measurement systems used in sub-micron measurements such as laser interferometers. You'll be given the chance to impart your knowledge and be part of a small team of engineers, interfacing with new product, current product and manufacturing teams where necessary. The role requires a hands-on approach and a solid background in photonics developed in an academic or industrial environment.
Our products and services are used in applications as diverse as the automotive and aerospace industries to military and consumer electronics. We operate in an environment that promotes autonomy and creativity with people who can deliver quality within set timelines.
Responsibilities
Evolving and maintaining product system designs capable of measuring to sub-micron resolution which include precision optical, electronic and mechanical technology.
Demonstrating proof-of-concept experiments in the lab.
Developing concept prototypes, prototype testing and analysis to evaluate performance against product requirements.
Investigating product performance issues and providing solutions to agreed timescales.
Understanding and creating mathematical models at a fundamental level in a range of areas e.g. geometry, optics, electrodynamics, Monte Carlo methods
Use of numerical or analytical models to inform and guide the design and development of prototypes and products.
Identify product and project risks and take appropriate action to mitigate them
Working alongside production engineering colleagues to develop test systems and processes suitable for use in product manufacturing.
Key requirements
It is expected that applicants will be either physics or engineering graduates with a working knowledge of optical physics, ideally with a couple of years’ experience in an optical engineering position in industry or as a researcher in an optics, photonics, laser or metrology related field at university.
Experience of the following is desirable:
Analytical & numerical modelling skills
Geometrical and physical optics
Statistical analysis techniques
Photonics
An appreciation of optical metrology systems
Strong MATLAB or Python fluency
Zemax and LabVIEW familiarity
An interest in the design of electro-optical systems and assemblies
Analytical and innovative in their approach to problem-solving
Strong attention to detail skills
Able to demonstrate practical, hands-on skills
Able to develop experimental test procedures, investigate & analyse results and communicate findings
Able to communicate complex concepts and ideas clearly and professionally, via written reports and presentations
Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team
Practical and theoretical approach to projects
We are ultimately looking to recruit a passionate engineer or scientist with an interest in developing a career as an optical design and development engineer. You’ll be immersed in engineering design and practical working activities relating to the development of optical and electro-mechanical products. Skills will be tested, and your personal development will be encouraged. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have some experience as a design and development engineer we would like you to apply.
Opportunities for career development and training
You will develop skills to work independently and self-critically to design experiments, investigate results, communicate findings and appreciate the strategical business relevance of your work.
With us, you will be given the opportunity to elevate your skills in a highly focused engineering environment where quality is central
Time will be spent learning about our products and technologies
Further training and development courses will be available to support you in job role as Design Engineer
You will broaden your knowledge of metrology products and network within this field
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or [email protected].
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R9149 Senior Optical Systems Design Engineer (Open)Top Skills
What We Do
Renishaw is one of the world's leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in precision measurement and healthcare. The company supplies products and services used in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. It is also a world leader in the field of additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where it designs and makes industrial machines which ‘print' parts from metal powder. The Renishaw Group currently has 80 offices in 36 countries, with over 5,000 employees, of which over 3,000 people are employed within the UK. The majority of the company's R&D and manufacturing is carried out in the UK and for the year ended June 2019, Renishaw achieved sales of £574 million of which 94% was due to exports. The company's largest markets are USA, China, Japan and Germany
