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Laser Applications Team Leader
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Laser Applications Team Leader/Laser Process Engineer
Location: Oxford
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Laser Applications Team Leader (Laser Process Engineer or Photonics Engineer) to lead our hands-on laser R&D, materials processing, and customer application development team. This role is ideal for an engineer with expertise in laser optics, laser–material interaction, and optical systems integration, who enjoys guiding a team while remaining actively involved in experimental work.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Project Management
* Lead and coordinate the laser applications team, scheduling R&D and customer development projects.
* Work with management, sales, and engineering teams to prioritise work and allocate resources.
* Track project progress, make timely interventions, and report on R&D milestones to management.
Laser Process Development
* Translate customer requirements into effective laser processes (cutting, welding, drilling, marking, micromachining).
* Set up and align laser and optical systems (fiber, diode, femtosecond, or UV lasers).
* Analyse laser–material interactions to improve process quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
* Collect data, analyse results, and produce high-quality documentation and technical reports.
Customer and Applications Support
* Provide technical sales support and deliver presentations or demonstrations to customers.
* Collaborate with clients to optimise process parameters for their applications.
System Integration & Machine Commissioning
* Work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure machines meet process requirements.
* Support machine commissioning, testing, and customer acceptance, including occasional international travel.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
* Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field.
* 5+ years’ experience in laser R&D, laser processing, or optical systems engineering.
* Strong knowledge of laser optics, beam delivery, and materials processing techniques.
* Proven ability to develop, optimise, and lead laser processes (cutting, welding, marking, drilling).
* Excellent team leadership, analytical, and documentation skills.
* Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
Desirable:
* Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical field.
* Experience in electronics, photovoltaics, or semiconductor manufacturing.
* Knowledge of Chinese language advantageous.
Why Join Us
* Lead a skilled laser applications team working on cutting-edge laser and photonics technologies.
* Combine hands-on R&D with strategic team leadership and project management.
* Collaborate globally with industry-leading engineers and customers.
* Contribute to technologies shaping the future of precision manufacturing and optical engineering.
If you’re a motivated engineer ready to take on a leadership role in laser process development, apply today and help drive innovation in our laser applications teamBefore You Apply
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