Senior Specialist - Optical Laser & Mechanical Specialist

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Location: North Vicenza, Italy

Permanent contract

Salary: €40,000 - €55,000 (flexibility available) Hybrid flexibility depending on project phase

Working on advanced industrial 3D printing systems

Opportunity to develop across both laser optics and mechanical design

Key role within R&D bridging optical systems and machine integration

JOB DETAILS

This position sits within an R&D team developing next-generation industrial 3D printing systems, with a focus on laser-based technologies.

The role is centred around a key challenge in the business: ensuring that high-performance laser systems are not only designed effectively but also integrated reliably into complex industrial machines.

This is not a purely theoretical optics role nor a standalone mechanical design position. Instead, it sits at the intersection of both disciplines, focusing on how laser systems perform in real-world machine environments.

We are open to candidates coming from either a laser/optical background or a mechanical design background, provided there is an interest in developing across both areas.

You will act as a technical reference within the business for laser systems, while also contributing to the mechanical design, integration and optimisation of these systems within production platforms.

The role is highly hands-on, involving laboratory testing, prototyping, system redesign and close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design and optimisation of laser optical systems used in industrial platforms

Develop and refine optical paths, beam delivery systems and power management strategies

Contribute to mechanical design of laser modules, mounts, housings and alignment structures (CAD) Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure structural stability, thermal control and precision alignment

Troubleshoot and redesign optical-mechanical systems to improve efficiency, reliability and performance

Define testing procedures, validation protocols and quality standards for laser systems

Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and system calibration

Support continuous improvement of laser integration within production machines

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Laser optical systems (design, optimisation, xdwybme integration) Mechanical design (CAD, precision components, structural design in complex systems) Understanding of precision engineering principles such as tolerance stack-up, thermal behaviour and alignment sensitivity

Experience working on complex systems where multiple disciplines interact

Hands-on approach to testing, troubleshooting and system improvement

Ability to work cross-functionally within R&D and engineering teams

Fluent in English

DESIRABLE

Experience integrating laser systems into industrial equipment

Experience within additive manufacturing or high-precision machinery

Knowledge of laser scanning systems or beam shaping technologies

Experience with laboratory optical instrumentation and validation equipment