Holographic & Diffractive Imaging Technologist - #143103
De La Rue
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Basingstoke
Contract type: Contractor
The Vacancy
From fully finished banknotes to secure polymer substrate and banknote security features, De La Rue has been trusted by central banks and innovating to stay ahead of the counterfeiters for 163 years.
What we do goes beyond what is standard and we are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation on secure colour sift, micro-optic and holographic technologies.
We have an exceptional and unique opportunity for a Holographic & Diffractive Imaging Technologist to become part of this journey and join our growing Imaging & Research team.
In this specialist technical role, you will be responsible for the creation, development and optimisation of advanced and world class holographic and diffractive security devices that are highly resistant to counterfeiting or illicit reproduction.
Key Responsibilities
Working hours: Full Time – 36.5 hrs per week
Base location: Basingstoke
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Established over 200 years ago, De La Rue is an award-winning international business operating across six continents. We are at the forefront of new developments in the delivery of security and integrity of Currency products and the provision of Product Authentication solutions.
Specialising in product design, international manufacturing, and digital solutions, we are trusted by Governments, Central Banks and brands to provide secure products and services that protect economies, revenue sources and reputations.
Benefits
We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.
Show us you have what it takes and we'll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don't just take our word for it.
Join The Team and Create Your Own Story
Working at De La Rue
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From fully finished banknotes to secure polymer substrate and banknote security features, De La Rue has been trusted by central banks and innovating to stay ahead of the counterfeiters for 163 years.
What we do goes beyond what is standard and we are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation on secure colour sift, micro-optic and holographic technologies.
We have an exceptional and unique opportunity for a Holographic & Diffractive Imaging Technologist to become part of this journey and join our growing Imaging & Research team.
In this specialist technical role, you will be responsible for the creation, development and optimisation of advanced and world class holographic and diffractive security devices that are highly resistant to counterfeiting or illicit reproduction.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate high security diffractive imagery on master recording plates through the usage and operation of a high resolution direct write exposure system.
- Preparation of the associated graphical data files to be uploaded into the direct write lithography systems application software for conversion to holographic exposure files. This graphical preparation will typically be completed using standard vector drawing packages such as CoreIDraw or a raster graphics (pixel-based image) editor such as Photoshop or Photo-Paint.
- With training, usage of proprietary grating lithography methods and procedures to generate high security holographic imagery on master recording plates
- Generation of master production plates within standard process times
- Convert and process design artwork film into formats suitable for interferometric methods of recording holographic master plates
- Support and assist senior team members as required
- Calibrate and maintain key measurement equipment in accordance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Working hours: Full Time – 36.5 hrs per week
Base location: Basingstoke
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Material Science or related engineering degree
- Alternatively, proven industrial experience in digital process control, lithogtraphy or digital image processing
- Ability to write simple VB scripts and macros for use in vector drawing packages such as CoreIDraw.
- Experience in using at least one 3D rendering software such as Blender, IRay or Arnold.
- Strong interest in creating holographic and diffractive security images and products within a multi-disciplinary environment
Established over 200 years ago, De La Rue is an award-winning international business operating across six continents. We are at the forefront of new developments in the delivery of security and integrity of Currency products and the provision of Product Authentication solutions.
Specialising in product design, international manufacturing, and digital solutions, we are trusted by Governments, Central Banks and brands to provide secure products and services that protect economies, revenue sources and reputations.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in our Annual Incentive Scheme
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 26 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme
- Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee’s contribution which can go up to a maximum of 6%)
- Life assurance - 4x annual salary
- Private health insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Memberships
- Enhanced family friendly policies
We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.
Show us you have what it takes and we'll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don't just take our word for it.
Join The Team and Create Your Own Story
Working at De La Rue
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