Electrical Engineer II: Imaging Systems & Optoelectronics

Thorlabs; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to advance electronics for our microscope systems and components. You will design, prototype, test, and bring to production robust, manufacturable electronics in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will work with a global cross-functional team on motion control, imaging hardware, and integrated software for acquisition, processing, and system control, with emphasis on reliability and performance.

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: 5+ years).
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer.
• Experience in impedance controlled PCB routing.
• Experience in analog/digital low-noise design, simulation, and implementation.
• Experience in power electronics.
• Familiarity with optoelectronic circuits and control systems.
• Integration of subsystems into imaging systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

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 bills of material, engineering drawings, testing requirements, tooling, and specification of thin film coatings.
• 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

Analog/digital low noise design

Power electronics

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Troubleshooting

Imaging systems integration

Strong communication skills

Initiative and multi-project handling

Education

MS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB routing (impedance controlled)

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to advance electronics for our microscope systems and components. You will design, prototype, test, and bring to production robust, manufacturable electronics in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will work with a global cross-functional team on motion control, imaging hardware, and integrated software for acquisition, processing, and system control, with emphasis on reliability and performance.