Optical Test Engineer - Optical Systems
Novanta
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Optical Test Engineer – Optical Systems
Stockport
Are you interested in a role focused on the design and development of DPSS lasers and diode laser systems?
Keen to work at the heart of our R&D function, developing the future of our business?
Would you like to work for a truly innovative business, doing work that matters?
...if so, this role could be just for you!
We are seeking a OpticalTest Engineer to join our team in Stockport, at our laser design and manufacturing site.
What do we offer?
A competitive base salary reviewed annually.
Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
Annual leave - 23 days + bank holidays, increasing with service up to 26 days.
Death in service scheme.
Enhanced company pension scheme.
A friendly and sociable working environment - including regular business unit wide social clubs, activities and events.
Employee Assistance Programme
Volunteering Days.
Primary Responsibilities
Design and create test equipment for optical systems and sub-systems.
Creating and implement test plans.
Efficient and accurate data capture.
Design tests and equipment to validate customer requirements.
Ensure internal and external quality requirements are captured and met.
General problem solving.
Data analysis, presentation & report writing.
Support new products through the NPI process.
Conducting and contributing to literature reviews.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
As an ideal candidate for the role of Test Engineer, you should have:
A degree in Physics / Engineering or related field is advantageous.
Experience of working with optical systems, ideally in a hands-on and lab-based environment.
Experience of working with hardware & automated systems controls.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience of data processing & analysis.
Good problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
Knowledge of systems engineering (desirable).
Programming ability (desirable).
Understanding / experience with international and industrial standards (desirable).
Low voltage or machinery directive.
EMC directive.
Electronics exposure (desirable).
As an inclusive employer, Novanta wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.
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