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# Design Engineer - LED Optical Systems

- **Company:** Forge Europa
- **Location:** Ulverston, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Visual Systems, Zemax, Information Technology, Ansys
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cceebeb7842fb5c5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System design?, A good engineering degree with an interest in optical design, or a good degree in Physics (ideally with applicable optical modules) or Mathematics or Computer Sciences with engineering experience and a strong motivation to develop and learn new skills,

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Experience in optical design packages such as Trace Pro, Zemax, CodeV, Ansys, Lighttools would be useful,

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Excellent IT skills including demonstrable proficiency in 3D CAD and authoring of technical drawings,

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A solid understanding of the basic principles of optical system design,

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An understanding of thermal dynamics, and a working knowledge of plastic injection

mould tooling.

## Description

Location: On-site at Ulverston, Cumbria. Remote working option, where balanced with regular visits to Forge.

Hours: 37 hours per week worked Monday-Friday. Hours negotiable from a minimum of 30 hours will be considered.

Benefits: External and in-house training courses provided, flexible working arrangements including lunchtime finish on Fridays, holiday buyback option, profit share scheme, free parking, cycle to work scheme, bike storage and shower facilities.

We know optical systems engineering is special and we will invest in a programme of internal and external training for the right candidate! If you have engineering experience, are eager to develop innovative designs for a wide variety of applications, fascinated by technology and keen to learn new skills, this could be just the role for you! This is an exciting opportunity within the green economy working for a people-orientated, pioneering LED company!

The Role

As a Design Engineer - LED Optical Systems, you will be directly involved in


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