Electrical Engineer II — Imaging Systems

Thorlabs; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to contribute to new product development for microscope systems and components. You will work with a cross-functional, global team to develop complex imaging hardware with integrated software for image acquisition, processing, system control, and calibration.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in electronics design for motion control or scientific instrumentation, hold an MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), and are proficient with

Qualifications

• 5-9 years’ experience with electronics design for motion control, scientific, biotech, medical, or semiconductor instrumentation.
• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering; experience can substitute for MS Degree (5+ years).

Responsibilities

• Develop electro-opto and electro-mechanical designs for new products to add to catalog or systems.
• Design and develop electronics for precision scientific instruments and peripherals.
• Take a design from an initial concept through prototyping, debugging, and manufacturing phases.
• Responsible for all related production documentation, including BOMs, engineering drawings, testing requirements, tooling, and coating specs.
• Manage project timeline and costs.
• Manage electronic component vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electronics related system issues.
• Provide circuit simulations when required.
• Manage electronics engineering documentation and material specifications.
• Develop test plans and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Assist and/or troubleshoot our production team when problems arise.

Skills

Electronics design

Motion control systems

Impedance controlled PCB routing

Analog/digital low noise design

Power electronics

Troubleshooting

Optoelectronic circuits

Imaging system integration

Clear communication

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

MS Degree in Electrical Engineering (or 5+ years experience in lieu)

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB CAD tools

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to contribute to new product development for microscope systems and components. You will work with a cross-functional, global team to develop complex imaging hardware with integrated software for image acquisition, processing, system control, and calibration.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in electronics design for motion control or scientific instrumentation, hold an MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), and are proficient with