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Thorlabs · 3 hours ago

Photonics Engineer I

Lafayette, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

0+ years exp

Thorlabs is dedicated to advancing science through innovative photonics technologies. The Photonics Engineer I will support product development and manufacturing, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful technical outcomes and product functionality.

Health CareManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Implement product development within schedule and budget

Prepare presentations, technical reports, and project updates

Assist with the release to production process, including Bills of Materials and Item Creation within Thorlabs’ ERP system via Engineering Change Orders

Collaborate on build documentation, assembly instructions, and training of production staff

Support manufacturing to ensure new and existing products are fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the designs

Develop and maintain procedures and processes that support core technologies

Interface with customers to provide technical support

Identify technological pathways for future products via theoretical and laboratory R&D

Interface with team members and customers to jointly determine customer needs and solutions

Generate application-centric product specifications to serve as technical requirements for partner engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Firmware)

Understand and support quality policies and objectives

Drive continuous improvement by evaluating current processes and proposing process changes to improve yield and/or reduce cost

Qualification

OpticalLaser alignmentPrecision photonics measurementsOptoelectronic device testingData analysis softwareAMO Physics experienceAnalytical skillsFlexibility/adaptabilityTeam collaborationEffective communicationHigh attention to detail

Required

Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience with BS, OR

0-3 years relevant industry experience with advanced degree

Practical experience with precision photonics measurements and instrumentation

Experience building optical assemblies

BS, MS, or PhD in an optics or physics-related engineering field

Proficient optical and laser alignment skills

Strong analytical skills and real problem-solving experience

Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment

High attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Effective written and oral communication

Preferred

Experience with optoelectronic device testing and automated data acquisition tools

Experience in one of the following fields: AMO Physics, single photons, quantum, nonlinear/parametric processes

Experience with data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, Excel, or similar)

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Thorlabs

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Thorlabs is a privately held optical equipment company.

Founded in 1989

New Jersey, Saint Patrick, TTO

1001-5000 employees

http://www.thorlabs.com

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