Engineering Manager - Components

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture.

Purpose of the Position

This is a full-time, engineering management position at Thorlabs-UFO (Ann Arbor, MI) a division of Thorlabs, Inc. This position is responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they initiate, develop, test, modify, and release new high-speed optoelectronic products to production. These products include hermetically packaged microwave-frequency photonic components including detectors, receivers, and modulators. This person should also have the engineering experience & skills to function as an engineer in charge of individual new products.

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

• Responsible for leading a team of cross-disciplinary development engineers

• Work with the GM to identify and implement new products

• Identify staffing needs to fulfill development plans; develop staffing plans, make hiring and termination recommendations

• Create budgets and schedules for new product developments

• Identify and make recommendations for new R&D & production equipment

• Manage project risks, including the development of contingency plans

• Interact with, and contribute to, Thorlabs global engineering organization

• Hold regular meetings for coordination of engineering staff

• Prototype, develop, test & qualify new products for manufacturing

• Coordinates NPI efforts with engineering, purchasing, and production staff

• Interact with customers for new ideas and technical support

• Write support documentation, manuals, application notes

• Write and negotiate product specifications, compliance requirements

• Report progress with periodic summary presentations

Experience:

• 10+ years of photonic or optoelectronic component product development (laboratory) experience (Photodetectors, Modulators, Receivers, Lasers, fiber-optics, etc.)

• 3+ years' experience managing cross-functional teams and projects, including optical, mechanical, electronic, and semiconductor elements.

• Experience packaging optoelectronics components, including hermetic microassembly, precision optical alignment, and RF packaging.

Education:

• BS or MS in Optics, Physics, EE or related field

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of optoelectronic component design and fabrication including photodetectors and modulators

• Knowledge of high frequency time & frequency domain >40GHz design and testing

• Experience with fiber-optic telecommunications hardware

• Strong problem solving and design of experiment (DOE) skills

• Candidate must be detail oriented, highly organized, & able to document work

• Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills

The estimated pay range for this role is $119,450 - $186,555 annually 

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.

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.