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Novanta · Onsite · Stockport, United Kingdom

Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta.

Laser Engineer

Stockport, UK

Build a Career Powered by Innovations That Matter

At Novanta, we develop technologies that improve lives.

Our innovations support everything from advanced manufacturing and robotics to minimally invasive surgery and next-generation medical devices. As a global leader in precision technology, we help OEM customers solve some of the world's most demanding engineering challenges.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Laser Engineer to join our highly skilled engineering team in Stockport.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced laser technologies, helping to develop, test, optimise and sustain world-class laser products used by customers around the globe. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical leaders, you will influence product performance, reliability, manufacturability and future innovation.

What you will be doing:

  • Developing and testing laser systems and optical assemblies
  • Building, aligning and characterising laser prototypes
  • Analysing performance data and identifying improvement opportunities
  • Supporting product validation and manufacturing readiness
  • Troubleshooting complex laser, optical and system-level issues
  • Collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Service teams
  • Contributing to new product introduction and sustaining engineering activities

What we are looking for:

  • Degree in Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
  • Experience with lasers, optics, photonics or electro-optical systems
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability
  • Experience creating technical reports and test documentation
  • Passion for solving challenging engineering problems

Why join Novanta?

  • Innovative technology portfolio
  • Global customer impact
  • Collaborative engineering culture
  • Opportunity to learn from industry experts
  • Real influence on product development and business success

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

If you are interested in joining our business as a Laser Engineer, then apply today or reach out to Rebecca Pelham to discuss further.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

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About Novanta

Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who

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