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Senior Optics Design Engineer

Redline Group Ltd
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Are you looking for a new Senior Optics Design Engineer career opportunity that can offer remote working?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Optics Design Engineer, remote working, to join a global leading electronics company specializing in a range of niche markets.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Optics Design Engineer who will have the opportunity to work on the development of a range of products including fibre optic components, high power optical amplifiers, and optical transmitter sub-systems, with applications across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Design and develop optical and laser components, modules, and subsystems.
  2. Exploit fibre optic and opto-electronic components to develop cutting-edge products.
  3. Active involvement in prototype build & test and NPI.
  4. Lens design and lens data documentation.
  5. Assembly process development.

Key Skills/Experience:

  1. Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics, or Fibre optics bias.
  2. Provable relevant experience within the optics/photonics industry.
  3. Commercial experience in the product development of optoelectronics or laser products.
  4. Knowledge and experience in optical amplifiers, fibre-optics, and photonics.
  5. Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules.

This is a great chance to join a global and industry-leading company that can offer personal development & long-term career progression.

To apply for the Senior Optics Design Engineer position, please send your CV to [emailprotected] quoting SKK1167, or for more information, please call Sophie on / .

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