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...