Electrical Engineer II

Founded in 1989, Thorlabs seeks to accelerate the forward movement of scientific discovery and advancement! As a vertically integrated manufacturer of photonics components, instruments, and systems, our vast product portfolio includes over 20,000 items, ranging from optics and optomechanical positioning components to imaging systems, many of which are customer inspired.

Photonics is the foremost technology driving innovation in science and engineering. As the number of technological innovations has grown, Thorlabs has extended its core competencies in an effort to play an ever increasing role serving the Photonics Industry at the research end, as well as the industrial, life science, medical, and defense segments.

Headquartered in Newton, NJ, Thorlabs has grown to over Approximately 2,300 employees with manufacturing and sales offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, China, and Brazil. As light-based technologies push into new markets, Thorlabs plans to enter early with the products and services required to ensure the ultimate success of our customers.

Thorlabs seeks an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join the Thorlabs’ Laser Division team.

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for all phases of electronic product development including design, debug, compliance, and sustaining. This position will contribute to several product lines, including ultra-fast fiber lasers and low-noise lab instruments.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Electronic circuit design, development, and testing
• Mixed-signal printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) schematic design and layout
• Cabling design and documentation
• Hands-on debug and testing of boards and electronic assemblies
• Production support and new product electronic assembly process development
• Supply chain management for critical ICs and other board components
• Sustaining support for existing products
• Mentoring of Peers, Engineering Technicians, or New Hires

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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