Thorlabs · 5 hours ago
Electrical Engineer I
Lafayette, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$84K/yr - $111K/yr
0+ years expThorlabs is a company dedicated to advancing science through innovative photonics technologies. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support design and development projects, focusing on circuit design, debugging, and validation of high-precision instruments.
Health CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist in developing electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and parts creation for laboratory instrumentation and laser accessories
Perform board-level troubleshooting and debugging of prototypes to identify and resolve functional issues
Assist in defining and executing test plans to ensure products meet performance requirements and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., CE, UL, or EMC)
Partner with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production
Assist in documenting designs for quality assurance and marketing
Support existing product lines by investigating component obsolescence, implementing minor design improvements, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues
Qualification
Required
Entry level role: 0-4 years of electrical engineering experience (internships included)
BSEE or MSEE or similar from an ABET accredited institution
Demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience
Familiarity with EDA tools and toolchains (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad). Altium Designer preferred
Familiarity with standard lab equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
Strong foundational knowledge of power, analog and digital circuit design
Ability to document technical findings clearly and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with electronics rework (e.g. soldering, hot air guns)
Experience with low-noise analog design or signal integrity
Familiarity with Python or C/C++ for test automation (device communications)
Prior internship or project experience involving photonics or precision measurement tools
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
A generous PTO package
A 401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Thorlabs
Thorlabs is a privately held optical equipment company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Heim
Chief Technology Officer & General Manager
Larry Wineberg
CFO
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