Optics & Photonics Specialist (Phd)

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 19,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.
Making Future


Job Description
Have you just completed your PhD within Optics and Photonics and looking for your first job in the industry? This is the job for you!
Our customer in northern Stockholm is currently looking for an optical specialist to join their team. They are a global supplier of high precision production equipment. Leaders in the SMT, semiconductor and automotive industries use their innovative products, services and solutions to create tomorrow’s electronics – from advanced displays to life-saving medical implants and the next generation of satellites,
As an optical specialist you will join their R&D group working with innovation and new products. One of your first tasks will be 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. You will also use your expertise and experience to contribute to different innovation projects.
As an optical specialist your key responsibilities will include:
Testing and evaluating lasers
Support with optical expertise in different innovation projects
Work in and with clean rooms
Work with documentation
Develop test procedures and have dialog with suppliers.


Qualifications
To be a good fit for the role you have a PhD in the area of Optics and Photonics.
You are a natural problem solver and find a troubleshooting environment stimulating. Your communication skills are excellent and you have the ability to establish good relations with the people around you.
While you manage to work well individually, you prefer to work in multi-disciplinary teams and consider yourself as a team player. You are curious, innovative and take responsibility within the team.
In this role, it is especially important to be thorough and quality driven.
In addition to above we believe that the perfect candidate have:
Experience from diffraction optics
Experience from acousto optics
Experience from contamination of optics
Extensive experience of setting up and testing lasers
Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams

We are continuously looking for candidates so don't wait to apply! We look forward to hearing from you! Last day to apply for the position is 2023-01-08.


Additional Information
The AFRY Future Graduate Program is a collaboration between AFRY and the customer. When the initial temporary employment at AFRY is coming to an end the ambition is for the customer to offer a permanent employment.
You can read more about AFRY Future Graduate Program here (only in Swedish): https://afry.com/sv/afry-future-graduate-program
For questions regarding the position contact recruiting manager tommy.nordstrom@afry.com or recruiter maja.lindqvist@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.


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.