Engineering Technician I, Specials

Thorlabs•Newton, NJ

1d•$22 - $34

About The Position

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture. This position is for a candidate interested in pursuing a career path in Engineering for high technology product lines in Precision Optics and Specialty Fiber Optics. The Engineering Technician will assist with product development, maintenance, and quality related tasks under the direct supervision of engineers. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, it may be required to travel to various locations including other Thorlabs entities and customer/vendor locations.

Requirements

Entry level to 2 years of industry experience or related coursework
High School diploma or equivalent.
Work experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment preferred.
Proficiency in basic computer programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and web tools
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

Nice To Haves

Advantageous having a technical degree, preferably in or relating to Drafting, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Optics/Photonics, Quality but not required.
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

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.
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, services and equipment.
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.
Create Item numbers and Bills of Materials (BOMs) and enter into database
Implement drawing and documentation modifications and complete formal Engineering Change documentation
Aid engineers and production in testing and collection of data to support proof-of-concept and new product development
Communicate with internal production teams to establish labor estimates for new products

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.

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