Photonics Systems Engineer
Photonics Systems Engineer
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Job Description
Purpose of the Position
The position will have a wide range of functions from research and development to product management and release to production specifically the development of scientific tools. Activities include design documentation prototype verification and debugging test development and transfer to manufacturing. It requires troubleshooting complex electronics and photonics systems and being committed to customer satisfaction. Although the location of the position is in Newton NJ from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.
Essential Job Functions include the following but are not limited to:
- Designing building and testing photonics tools for scientific and industrial applications.
- Designing experiments to qualify proofofconcept technologies.
- Leading product development in a system engineering role coordinating between all engineering disciplines to accomplish product design.
- Specify and perform the testing required to characterize catalog or system products. This includes technical data such as qualification test procedures acceptance test procedures reports testing jigs and fixtures etc.
- Creating specifications for key components and test procedures as part of the development and release to the production process.
- Manage collaboration with software group to maximize functionality and technology usage.
- Providing technical support to Manufacturing Marketing and Service.
- Assist and/or troubleshoot our production team when problems arise.
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- 6 years experience in industry or academia designing and building integrated photonic systems such as optical and electronic characterization tools/instruments or active optical devices.
Education:
- Master of Science or PhD in Physics Optics/Photonics Electrical Engineering or other related engineering disciplines; with at least 2 years of relevant industry or academic experience postdegree.
- Experience can substitute for MS Degree (BS 8 Years)
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Data analysis and control of laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of / experience with Lasers
- Electronics and electronic troubleshooting (analog and digital)
- Materials properties especially optical
- Applications that use lasers and optics
- Scientific photonic and engineering software expertise is a plus (i.e. MATLAB LabView ZEMAX Solidworks Python etc..
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 atwill employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
Benefits
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
