Scientific Laser Engineer (Graduate & Senior role)

HAWK BROWN RECRUITMENT LTD
Woking, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£28,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£28,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Posted
3 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

28 days holiday Company pension Company related bonus Private medical insurance Free parking Ongoing professional training

Scientific Laser Engineer (Graduate & Senior role)

Woking

£28K - £40K per annum

Our client is seeking an ambitious and dedicated Scientific Laser Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties related to customer support and hands-on work with the laser systems, both in the office and in the field at customer sites. Reporting to the Sales Manager you will:

  • Work with the most prominent research groups in Quantum
  • Technologies, understanding customer requirements and designing an integrated proposition that meets them best, outlining the relevant products and technical details relevant to their applications
  • Preparing feasibility proposals and technical details
  • Providing full support in technical discussions with university groups and researchers, in client proposals, quotations and tenders
  • Preparing for and attending trade shows and conferences to link Quantum applications with the laser systems
  • Visiting the most advanced Quantum research labs to assist with laser systems set up or product demonstrations
  • Consult and collaborate with customers to solve their technical problems with lasers and solutions
  • Assist the team with hands on support
  • Build customer rapport, ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Identify potential market and application opportunities
  • Liaise with the production team to ensure timely delivery of orders

The ideal candidate will:

  • For the senior role, have a minimum of 2 years experience within a similar role
  • Have a degree in Physics (or PhD) with a focus on physics, photonics, lasers, Optica or similar
  • Be highly motivated
  • Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Be able to work within a structured working environment
  • Have a strong working knowledge on Microsoft office
  • Be flexible to travel to customer sites
  • Be a quick learner

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:30hrs.

In return our client offers 28 days holiday, company pension, company related bonus, Private Medical insurance, free parking, ongoing professional training.

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