Research and Developmemnt Engineer

We’re looking for an R&D Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Oxfordshire! The successful candidate will join our talented multidisciplinary team to develop new tools and processes that will enable next generation nanophotonics and related systems for our world-leading augmented reality displays.

Our team works on novel waveguide manufacturing processes and production waveguide performance measurement methods and equipment. This role would suit someone who has an engineering process development background, experience in getting different industrial systems to work together and has programming skills (Python, MATLAB)

What you’ll do:

• Work on in-house early development of novel means of manufacturing augmented reality waveguides

• Make important contributions to new and existing automation and measurement processes

• Collaborate with internal and external teams across a variety of disciplines and global locations. This will involve occasional travel within the UK and abroad.

• Collaborate with equipment vendors and suppliers to identify and source new components and systems

• Assist in transfer and dissemination of process knowledge within the company

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrable record of hands-on technical development with good attention to detail and a can-do attitude

• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and team structures

• Ability to work independently or closely with colleagues as required

• Demonstrable programming skills (Python or MATLAB an advantage), especially for system integration

• Experience of CAD (SolidWorks, NX)

• Shows curiosity and a strong problem solving ability

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrable practical experience of building and validating new proof-of-concept processes

• Knowledge of optics and practical experience of applied optics

• Experience of industrial or machine vision system design and development

• Experience of mechanical design, optical design, robotics, process automation

• Experience of a variety of industrial processes including adhesive dispensing and surface treatment

• Knowledge of inspection and metrology to GD&T and quality management systems

• Cleanroom experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters (MEng, MSc or equivalent) in an engineering discipline or related field; equivalent experience will also be considered

• Minimum of two years in an industrial research and development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher research degree (PhD, EngD or equivalent) in an engineering discipline or related field