Research Engineer (Optics/Imaging) - Near Edinburgh Hybrid

Lorien
Stockbridge, City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
10 months ago
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Research Engineer (Optics/Imaging) - Near Edinburgh Hybrid

Our client, an established and growing Scottish success story who have improved the lives of millions of people across the globe already and still have sights on further additions to their exciting product line, are on the lookout for a Research Engineer with a background in Optics/Imaging/Photonics and Digital Systems to join their R&D function on a permanent basis, and put their talents to good use across the below.

If you'd like some further insights as to how people have benefited from being part of the firm, we'd also be happy to share the great feedback from the many people we have placed into this company already.

Role Outline:

Using your research skills to help the wider function produce designs/prototypes, as well as craft reports/documentation, for existing and new additions to the product portfolio
Analyse and report results to help marketing staff promote and sell new concepts/products to existing customers
Interact with external partners including both academic and customer touch points to ensure successful knowledge and prototype sharing, and that the prototypes/ offerings are meeting needs and real-world challenges in the field
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support product marketing initiatives, while keeping up to date with the latest relevant trends/standards/regulations/etc. out there in the market What they're looking for:

Equivalent track record of working in the following fields, or a PhD in: Engineering / Computer Science / Informatics / Maths / Physics
Previous work with Optics/Imaging/Photonics and Digital/Electronic Systems
Demonstrable background in Research/similar R&D roles, and ability to translate research results for technical and non-technical personnel
Skills in Matlab / similar
Ideally any understanding across Software Systems/Programming, Algorithms or Mechanical/CAD Engineering would be a bonusIn return, our client offers their employees ample opportunities to flourish technically, give back to the community in a very direct and rewarding way, and enjoy a range of different benefits with people at the centre, such as flexible and hybrid working arrangements, bonuses, annual salary reviews, and much more.

If this sounds like the exciting opportunity you've been waiting for, apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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