Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? Join our team as an Engineering Technician and play a pivotal role in groundbreaking fiber laser systems for aerospace and defence projects!

About the Role: As an Engineering Technician, you'll be at the forefront of technical and developmental engineering. You'll work closely with our R&D engineers, using your expertise to conduct cutting-edge research, build and test prototypes, and troubleshoot projects. This is a hands-on role ensuring no two days are ever the same.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with R&D engineers to develop innovative system layouts and new manufacturing equipment.
• Get hands-on with building and testing prototypes, using a variety of tools and materials.
• Conduct experiments, collect vital data, and communicate your findings clearly to the team.
• Prepare detailed build instructions, technical reports, diagrams, and manuals to support engineering projects.

Key Interactions: While your primary focus will be on Research and Development, you’ll also work closely with quality assurance and other departments as projects progress.

Leadership Expectations: Demonstrate excellent time management skills, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently. Uphold the highest standards of quality and safety, be adaptable to project requirements, and collaborate seamlessly with your team.

What You Bring:

• NVQ in an engineering-related subject or relevant technical certifications
• Ongoing commitment to learning and staying updated with industry developments
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with a knack for problem-solving and attention to detail
• Strong ability to communicate technical information and build/test prototypes
• A keen awareness of health and safety standards

Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, especially within the photonics industry, is highly desirable.

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of fiber laser engineering. Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

Additional requirements

Business English is required. You may also be required to travel up to 10% annually, potentially globally.

Join us!

NKT Photonics is a dynamic, international high-tech company and a leader in the development, manufacture and supply of high-performance lasers and photonics. We employ some of the best and most creative people in our industry and they have helped to make us one of the fastest growing and most innovative photonics companies in the world.

Our employees are our biggest asset. Our great co-workers are the top reason we all love working at NKT Photonics. Together, we tackle complex challenges and dig into unexplored territories. We welcome all ideas and backgrounds and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

We embrace uniqueness. With more than 30 nationalities, we are a diverse group. But we have a lot in common. We are curious, respectful, and we aim to make a difference in the World. We need the sharpest minds in the industry to help us accelerate development. Join us! Together, we can make an impact.

Benefits of working with us include 25 days' annual leave, pension, life insurance, private medical cover, dental cover, BUPA wellbeing cash plan, a range of other wellness benefits, employee discounts, free car parking, and family friendly policies.

If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV as you are only able to upload one document. We look forward to hearing from you!

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