Photonics Engineer I

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.

The position involves working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software/database engineers, manufacturing personnel, and other electro-optic engineers to ensure that designs and manufacturing techniques will yield products that meet the customers’ specifications. Although the location of the position is in Jessup, MD, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Essential Job Functions

• Development of new products, and support of the products release to manufacturing and to the market, particularly those involving significant manufacturing automation.
• Documentation of information related to new products, including generation of the documents needed for the product release processes (e.g., test reports, spec sheets, work instructions)
• Development of methods and procedures to build and test new product designs, including providing documentation to support implementation in manufacturing
• Interface with team members and customers to jointly determine customer needs and solutions
• Implement product development within schedule and budget
• 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
• Understand and support quality policies and objectives
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating current processes and proposing process changes
• Lead yield improvement and cost reduction activities
• Create and present engineering reports for performance/qualification analysis
  

Qualifications

US person required

The estimated pay range for this role is $84,100 - $ 137,200 annually depending on experience

Experience:

Minimum 4 months of cleanroom experience in semiconductor device fabrication, gained through college coursework, internships or previous employment

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics or Optical Engineering, Photonics or related field(s)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Hands on knowledge of optical components and testing.
• Experience with data analysis software and computer language (JMP, SQL, MATLAB, Python)
• Experience with optoelectronic device testing and automated data acquisition tools is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and real problem solving
• 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
• Ability to work in Clean Room Environment.
• Tool and fixture making experience is a plus

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 identify 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.