Senior Optical Design / Development Engineer

Renishaw • Wotton-under-Edge, England • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

Senior Design / Development Engineer
Location: Wotton-under-Edge
Salary: up to £45,000 depending on experience

Renishaw is a global leader in the design and development of inspection probe technology and metrology systems. Due to organisational growth we are recruiting a Senior Optical Design / Development Engineer to join the Encoder Products Division (EPD) at our HQ in Wotton-under-Edge.

As an Optical Design / Development Engineer at Renishaw, you'll be involved in the engineering design of optical and electro-mechanical products, including laser interferometer measurement systems and precision mechanical transducers used in sub-micron dimensional measurements.

You'll be given the chance to impart your knowledge and be part of a small team of engineers, interfacing with new product and manufacturing teams where necessary.

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