Thorlabs · 11 hours ago
Engineering Technician II
Newton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22.35/hr - $33/hr
2+ years expThorlabs is a company specializing in high technology product lines in Precision Optics and Specialty Fiber Optics. The Engineering Technician II will assist in product development, maintenance, and quality-related tasks while working under the supervision of engineers, and will be expected to carry out functions with increased autonomy.
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Responsibilities
Assist in supporting the product line with a willingness to learn about products relating to thin film coatings, lenses, fiber optics, polarization optics, prisms, gratings, opto-mechanics, collimators, isolators, spectroscopy accessories, microscopy sub-assemblies, etc
Prepare solid models and technical drawings, generate controlled documents, and input data based on design proposals
Perform and aid engineers in product testing to ensure performance specifications are met
Formalize technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, component maintenance manuals, etc
Perform liaison function between engineering team and all manufacturing operations for any related issues, problems, or improvements
Interact with vendors and purchasers concerning supplied and proposed components
Responsible for changes and issues resulting from projects worked on
Assists lab testing, manufacturing, quality, and planning as required
Advise supervisor of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments
Train and mentor less experienced engineering personnel on project, modification and change order procedures
Support development through aid in market analysis, identifying applications, gathering customer requests, manufacturing capabilities, costs, capacity, projected sales, and any other driving forces
Assists in the development ensuring product repeatability manufacturability, and availability
Aid engineers and production in testing and collection of data
Implement assigned drawing and documentation modifications
Lead intermediate to complex product modifications
Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regard to company products
Create Item numbers and Bills of Materials (BOMs) and enter them into the database
Implement drawing and documentation modifications and complete formal Engineering Change documentation
Assist with processing non-conformances from customers and manufacturing teams
Manage inventory audits and product measurements to investigate potential issues
Participate on teams to perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions
Support department efforts to maintain the division's compliance with the corporate Quality Management System which is based on ISO 9001:2015
Participate in weekly meetings to discuss product evaluations and updates on improvement projects
Assist with the Preventative Maintenance of manufacturing equipment
Rapid response to unscheduled downtime of productions lines by making repairs as fast as possible
Support manufacturing staff with training on equipment operation
Complete projects to maintain and upgrade the facility to support group operations
Complies with corporate safety policies and works to identify and help resolve any issues
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is 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
Qualification
Required
2- 5 years of industry experience or related coursework
Work experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment is preferred
High School diploma or equivalent
Proficiency in basic computer programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and web tools
Willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge, particular to job function and optics
Proficiency in comprehending and generating technical drawings
Familiar with ERP software and data entry
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work well in a group environment through good written and verbal communication skills
Possess basic mechanical aptitude and use of hand tools
Clear sense of ownership and ability to work independently
Comfortable shifting between tasks to accommodate changing production needs creating dynamic priorities
Preferred
CSWA certification or equivalent in CAD software
Experience using D365 and BlueStar to process engineering drawings, BOM, part number creation and ECOs
Experience with 3-D modeling applications, ideally Solidworks, and best practices
Proficient with documentation such as ECRO's, Item Master, BoMs, and Routes
Hands-on experience with optics including alignment, measurement, and testing
Experience using metrology equipment including calipers, interferometers, spectrophotometers, microscopes, lab setups, and other devices
Background in Six Sigma, Lean Quality Control, or SPC
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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Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Heim
Chief Technology Officer & General Manager
Larry Wineberg
CFO
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