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Graduate development engineer - optics

Saffron Walden
Permanent
Advanced Technical Recruitment
Development engineer
€28,000 - €33,000 a year
Posted: 18h ago
Offer description

A market leader in developing Fiber-Optic products, is now looking for a highly motivated Graduate to join their R&D team.

Having studied Physics / Optics and / or Mechanical Engineering, you will bring your experience in Optics and Mechanical to support the R&D team in the design, testing, and development of advanced fiber-optic components.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in optical technologies, precision mechanical design, and product development within a fast-growing high-tech environment.

Your main responsibilities will be to support the design, development, and validation of fiber-optic components and assemblies; and conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental testing using industry-standard equipment (e.g., interferometers, optical power meters, pressure testers).

Working with the R&D Team, you will assist in process development and building of prototypes, running experiments, collecting data, and documenting results.

Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and the product teams you will support new product introduction (NPI).

Now is an exciting time to join a technology company, who is offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge optical technologies and a skilled and happy engineering team.

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits package, my client offers mentorship and structured development for early-career engineers, plus career progression into optical engineering, product development, or manufacturing engineering roles.

Qualifications:

As the successful candidate you should be qualified to BSc Degree level in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Experience:

In addition to your Degree, you should ideally have 0–3 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, industrial placements all welcome).

Through your studies / work, you should have a basic understanding of optical principles such as alignment, coupling, polarization, or optical and return loss.

A familiarity with mechanical design concepts and precision assembly is also required.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification. Sponsorship is not available.

Salary / benefits:

c£28-33k

Job Term:

Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills: Fiber-Optic, Design, Optics, CAD, Test, Graduate, Physics, Optics, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering.

To Apply Direct: Please send covering letter & CV to Iona Mulligan

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