Senior Design / Development Engineer
Location: Wotton-under-Edge
Salary: up to £45,000 depending on experience

Renishaw is a global leader in the design and development of inspection probe technology and metrology systems. Due to organisational growth we are recruiting a Senior Optical Design / Development Engineer to join the Encoder Products Division (EPD) at our HQ in Wotton-under-Edge.

As an Optical Design / Development Engineer at Renishaw, you'll be involved in the engineering design of optical and electro-mechanical products, including laser interferometer measurement systems and precision mechanical transducers used in sub-micron dimensional measurements.

You'll be given the chance to impart your knowledge and be part of a small team of engineers, interfacing with new product and manufacturing teams where necessary.

Our products and services are used in applications as diverse as the automotive and aerospace industries to military and consumer electronics. We operate in an environment that promotes autonomy and creativity with people who can deliver quality within set timelines.

Responsibilities

• Evolving and maintaining product system designs capable of measuring to sub-micrometre resolution which include precision optical, electronic and mechanical technology.
• Developing prototype testing and analysis of data to support the design.
• Investigating product performance issues, providing solutions to a timescale.
• Designing test systems and processes for use in manufacturing.
• Working closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure best practice for manufacture and assembly.

Key Requirements

• A degree in physics or an engineering subject
• Knowledge or experience in design and development of optical systems and assemblies.
• Possess problem solving and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Practical and theoretical approach to projects.
• A valid UK driving license.

Desirable requirements

• A demonstrable interest / background in optical system design.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, LabVIEW, and/or Zemax.

We are ultimately looking to recruit a passionate engineer or scientist with an interest in developing a career as an optical design and development engineer. You’ll be immersed in engineering design and practical working activities relating to the development of optical and electro-mechanical products. Skills will be tested, and your personal development will be encouraged. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have some experience as a design and development engineer we would like you to apply.

Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres.

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.