Graduate Optical Technician

We are now looking for an additional Technician to work in an applied production/research environment producing optical devices for commercial sales.

With your educational background in Optics, you will bring technical knowledge to the Team, assisting the Team Leader in improving production processes, fixing and optimising the performance of optical bench setups.

Your main duties will include assembly, testing and characterising waveguides, modules, chips, and other optical components.

Further you will be troubleshooting, resolving problems and developing lab equipment, jigs and facilities.

In addition you will perform detailed optical analysis of new product ranges

Drawing on your previous experience, you will identify and suggest improvements to production processes.

You will also assist with the transition of new products into production from the Product Development Team.

General administration including documentation processes, collecting test results, bespoke reporting

for production and research activities.

Now is an exciting time to join a growing developer of optical devices, who can offer a competitive salary and further opportunities for development in the future.

Qualifications and Experience:

A relevant Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge is essential for this role.

In addition to your academic studies, you should have experience of photonic device measurement/ characterisation; using lasers or laser diodes; and optical components including fibres or waveguides.

With good hand eye coordination you should have the ability to manipulate small and delicate optical components accurately without damage.

To travel between sites, you should hold a clean driving licence and own transport.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested for verification.

Salary / benefits: c£30-35k plus benefits

Job Term: Permanent / Full Time / Onsite

Skills: Optics, Assembly, Inspection, Characterisation, Photonics, Measurement, Lasers, Laser Diodes, Fibres, Waveguides, Optical Components