Applications Engineer II: Lab Electronics & Demos

Thorlabs; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 93,900 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking an Applications Engineer II in Lafayette, CO to translate customer needs into clear lab electronics product requirements. You will test prototypes, create demos for tradeshows, and document results to guide product improvements.

The role bridges engineering, sales, and customers, with frequent travel to tradeshows and other Thorlabs locations as needed. Strong communication and lab experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in a photonics laboratory environment (essential).
• Experience building optical and electronic setups (essential).
• Experience in a customer-facing position (desired).

Responsibilities

• Develop and document product requirements for new lab electronics products based on customer needs and market trends.
• Evaluate prototype designs against competitive solutions and benchmark performance.
• Plan and execute structured testing of prototypes and translate results into feedback.
• Design compelling product demonstrations for tradeshows and customer visits.
• Author technical whitepapers and performance reports communicating capabilities.
• Coordinate timely responses to customer technical inquiries with accurate CRM records.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and sales.

Skills

Optics lab equipment

Strong communication

MS Office

ERP systems

CRM systems

Education

BS/MS/PhD in related field

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking an Applications Engineer II in Lafayette, CO to translate customer needs into clear lab electronics product requirements. You will test prototypes, create demos for tradeshows, and document results to guide product improvements.

The role bridges engineering, sales, and customers, with frequent travel to tradeshows and other Thorlabs locations as needed. Strong communication and lab experience are essential.