Research And Development Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an R&D Engineer to join a pioneering and rapidly growing technology company operating at the forefront of optics and healthcare innovation.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

The organisation is developing next-generation optical products with proven clinical impact, aimed at improving long-term visual outcomes and quality of life. This is a rare chance to contribute to technology that has genuine real-world impact, within a highly collaborative and mission-driven team.

As an R&D Engineer, you will play a key role across the full product development lifecycle, from early concept through to manufacturing readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype and evaluate new product concepts
• Design and execute experimental studies for product validation
• Support design activities including tolerancing and performance verification
• Contribute to product and process qualification, including manufacturing readiness
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for current and future products
• Create tooling, procedures, and technical documentation
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, including troubleshooting
• Assess and implement engineering change requests
• Support transfer of new processes into production environments
• Document development work and contribute to technical reporting

About You

You will be a technically strong, hands-on engineer with a solid foundation in R&D and a passion for innovation in a fast-paced environment. Educated to MSc or PhD level in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline. You will have a strong understanding of geometric and physical optics, complemented by excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. xwzovoh Experience with programming (Python or similar), laser systems, or regulated environments would be advantageous, as would familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Working Environment

• Primarily on-site role (up to 5 days/week)
• Occasional travel as required
• Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones
• Fast-paced, high-growth environment requiring adaptability and initiative