Fibre Component Development EngineersPermanent35 - 55KSouthampton, Hampshire
Our high technology client are seeking Fibre Component Development Engineers from an R&D background to join their Fibre Technology Team.
Job Purpose:This role will drive the optical development of next generation fibre laser products through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring the requirements of all stakeholders are met, including all product development functions, product marketing and introduction into manufacturing. This role involves interaction across many functions within the company, and with significant influence on the successful launch of new products to market.
Key Areas of Responsibility:Development of innovative fibre laser components as part of the product development team in conjunction with the technology development and manufacturing groups.Optical component design, development, and qualification as well as processes required to achieve this.Development and support of components and the build processes associated, through all the product life stages of prototype lab demonstrators, pre-production, and production builds.Support the verification and validation requirements of new components before introduction into manufacturing.Collaboration with other members of a multi-disciplinary project team.Identification and management of project risks.Reporting of project progress to the wider teams.
Required Experience:This role requires a strongly practical, hands-on approach to product development, preferably underpinned with an understanding of the physical principles of lasers, fibre optics and associated components:Successful candidates will ideally have 1-3 years of experience in a laser technology, optics, or similar hi-tech product development environment. Applicants with less work experience will be considered.Knowledge and understanding of product requirements, design, qualification, or process development is advantageous.Ideally have worked within cross-functional project teams to deliver new products into a manufacturing environment.Relevant experience of developing hi-tech products and/or processes.Relevant experience in New Product Introduction and transfer to manufacturingExperience in process engineering and its application to both developing and stabilising of production processes.Practical experience of optical fibres and the processing thereofKnowledge of cleanroom working environment and disciplinesCapability to critically analyse and interpret data.Knowledge of the full product lifecycle from concept to production
Qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher in a related subject area (Physics, Engineering, photonics, materials).
Personal Profile:Must enjoy hands-on lab work, experimentation and design including working in laser-controlled areas and cleanrooms.Ability to work across multiple tasks methodically and efficiently and meet committed timescales.Has the drive and initiative to manage their own workload, and the adaptability to be flexible, prioritise and deliver against deadlines and changes in priorities with minimal supervision.Happy to work in a dynamic environment and adaptable to changes in priorities.Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.Hands-on with creative approach to problem solving and the ability to translate engineering requests into working solutions.Self-starter with good interpersonal skills and a strong execution-oriented approachMust be diligent, focused, and thorough, taking personal pride in their work and achievements
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