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Job Title
Senior Optical Research Scientist/Engineer
Location(s)
High Wycombe
Job Description
Purpose
We are looking for an experienced optical scientist or engineer to lead the development, design and optimisation of advanced IR, UV and visible spectrometer systems. This role combines theoretical expertise with practical implementation in both research and commercial applications.
The successful candidate will develop a good understanding of the function and use of our products and their underlying technology, and will define and document both high-level functional and performance requirements and detailed sub-system requirements.
You will collaborate with key stakeholders to contribute to system design and specification, which may include concept development, design calculations or system modelling. The role includes collaboration with, and support of, PerkinElmer’s global R&D and manufacturing centres, which may involve travel.
The role also includes investigation of selected manufacturing and field failures on both new and existing products to determine root cause and initiate remedial actions.
You will have the opportunity to shape the optical design of next-generation spectroscopy instruments, working in a multidisciplinary team that covers everything from early research and new product development to sustaining existing products.
International and national travel may be required for conferences and trade shows, and to support PerkinElmer’s global R&D and manufacturing centres.
Responsibilities
Optical design and development
Research, develop and implement optical system designs using principles of physical optics, radiometry and spectroscopy
Drive the conceptual design and development of IR, UV and visible spectroscopic instruments
Perform detailed optical modelling and analysis using advanced software tools (e.g. Zemax)
Optimise and tolerance optical designs for performance and manufacturability
Research and develop new spectroscopic techniques
Understand and specify the products’ optical performance parameters at both system and sub-system level
Test, validation and data analysis
Lead the validation and calibration of spectroscopic instruments
Analyse experimental data and produce summary reports
Work with other engineers to design and build the test equipment needed
Sustaining, product support and root cause analysis
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for both new and existing products, covering development, manufacturing and field issues, working with design engineers, manufacturing and service to understand failure modes and quality issues
Collaboration and ways of working
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and systems engineers on integrated product design
Author technical documentation, reports and research papers
Work within our structured product development process
Take responsibility for product quality and performance
Basic Qualificatio n
Required:
Degree (BSc or higher) in physics or an engineering discipline
5+ years’ experience in optical systems development
Proven ability to design free-space coupled relay and imaging optical systems
Well versed in the use of Zemax (or similar software) for ray tracing, analysis and optimisation
Experience in the specification of optical components and knowledge of their manufacturing processes.
Experience of planning and delivering work within a structured product development process
Proven ability to assess technical risk and…