Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Coherent Glasgow is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop high-performance, high-reliability laser systems for scientific, industrial and medical applications.

You will work across the full product lifecycle, taking mechanical and opto-mechanical designs from early concept and prototyping through detailed design, hands-on build and verification and into volume manufacturing.

The role is primarily focused on practical mechanical design and product development, with a strong emphasis on precision engineering, opto-mechanics, manufacturability and hands-on problem solving.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing and supply-chain teams across Coherent's global organisation.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.


Coherent Glasgow is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop high-performance, high-reliability laser systems for scientific, industrial and medical applications. You will work across the full product lifecycle, taking mechanical and opto-mechanical designs from early concept and prototyping through detailed design, hands-on build and verification and into volume manufacturing. The role is primarily focused on practical mechanical design and product development, with a strong emphasis on precision engineering, opto-mechanics, manufacturability and hands-on problem solving. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing and supply-chain teams across Coherent's global organisation.