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Senior Optical Design Engineer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Woking, Surrey GU21 4NR, England

Salary

£75,000 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Optical Design Engineer position offers a salary of circa £75,000 and is located near Woking.
  • Flexible working hours are available, with options for full-time or part-time work, and the role is permanent.
  • Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in optical, optomechanical, or video-based product design.
  • The role involves developing innovative optical concepts, modeling and tolerancing designs, and collaborating on prototype development.
  • A degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline is required, with a higher degree preferred.
Senior Optical Design Engineer Salary: Circa £75,000Location: Near WokingHours: Flexible, 25-40 hours per week (full-time or part-time available - salary pro-rata)Start Date: ASAPType: Permanent, Full-TimeJoin a dynamic and forward-thinking design team, working on cutting-edge optical solutions within a well-established manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, developing and prototyping new optical concepts from initial design through to production.Benefits:
  • Competitive salary (circa £65,000 DOE) + bonus.
  • Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time options available).
  • Join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health coverage, pension plan, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays and flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
  • Cycle to Work scheme and support with childcare vouchers
  • On-site gym, yoga and boxercise sessions
  • Free parking and transport from the local station
  • A strong focus on staff development with a dedicated training budget
Senior Optical Design Engineer Duties:
  • Concept Generation – Develop innovative optical concepts for new product ideas.
  • Optical Modelling & Tolerancing – Use industry-standard software to model and tolerance optical designs.
  • Prototype Development – Collaborate with suppliers and in-house teams to create and test optical prototypes.
  • Experimental Testing – Evaluate optical performance in lab and dark room environments.
  • Collaboration – Provide optical expertise to assist the design team and support the NPI process.
  • Research & Development – Stay up to date with the latest advancements in optical technology.
Senior Optical Design Engineer Requirements:
  • Extensive experience in the research and design of optical, optomechanical, or video-based products.
  • Strong background in optical engineering with relevant experience in industrial, consumer, or laboratory optical products.
  • Proficiency in Optical Design Systems such as Zemax and/or 3D CAD software (ideally PTC Creo).
  • Familiarity with scientific software like Matlab and Mathcad is a plus.
  • Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or related discipline (higher degree preferred).
  • Working knowledge of optical manufacturing processes.
  • At least 8 years’ experience in a relevant field.
  • Self-motivated, creative, and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
To apply, simply click the apply button.Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don’t hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.Privacy and Data Retention: By applying, you confirm your consent to the retention of your personal data for recruitment purposes, stored securely in compliance with our Privacy Policy.Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements. For full details, including our T&C’s and Privacy Policy, visit our website: www.syntechrecruitment.co.uk.INDA

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