Optics and Photonics Engineer

Company Description


AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.
We are 16,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.




Job Description


AFRY's optics group is growing, and we need more consultants for our assignments! Now we are looking for you who is a specialist in optics and photonics. As a consultant in the optics and photonics area, you will work in both in-house assignments and assignments at the customers.
Within the optics group, an important part of the work is to ensure that there is good team spirit. Regardless of the assignment, we always keep in contact with the group members. It should be easy to ask questions, and you should always feel that you have colleagues to discuss things with, within or outside your specialist area.


What challenges do we offer?
You'll meet challenges in various areas with applications of optical systems. For example, in advanced laser systems for material processing and lithography, LIDAR, and various types of optical sensors. Classic lens design and design of lens systems such as objectives, collimators and projectors. Design and construction of measuring and verification systems with optics and of optical systems or components, and also optimization of lighting systems and light-guiding for communication between electronic devices or aesthetic and practical purposes. Besides this, we offer our clients optics related courses and tailor-made educations, or we can simply act as advisors in optics.
Your first assignment will involve testing and evaluating lasers in the blue region. The tests focus on both optical properties and performance stability, followed up by solving any identified issues together with the laser manufacturer and the rest of the optics team.




Qualifications


We are looking for somebody with an academic education in optics or photonics or with equivalent work experience. It’s great if you have previously worked with RnD. In addition you have experience of building and working with optical measurement setups, ideally in a clean-room environment. You will have a lot of contact with colleagues and customers, which means that you need to have good knowledge of English, both orally and in writing.
We think you may have some of the following personal characteristics:
An initiative taker
A creative mindset and a will to learn new things
A problem solving and analytical attitude
A team-player with a skill for communicating results





Additional Information


Start: Immediately, in consideration to notice period | Location: Stockholm | Salary: By agreement
The selection process is ongoing, and the position may be filled during the application period. Last date to apply is Maj 8, 2022. You are very welcome with your application or contact for further questions to:
Tommy Nordström | Section manager | Software and Optics
Tel: +46105053977 | tommy.nordstrom@afry.com
Vilma Hartwig | Recruitment Partner
Tel: +46105050392 | vilma.hartwig@afry.com
AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.