Job Description

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 

Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R9149 Senior Optical Systems Design Engineer (Open)