Engineering Manager - Components

Thorlabs; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 119,450 - 186,555; 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

A leading optical technology company in Ann Arbor is seeking an experienced engineering manager to lead a team in developing high-speed optoelectronic products. Candidates must have over 10 years of product development experience in photonics, along with a strong background in managing cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of photonic or optoelectronic component product development experience.
• 3+ years' experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience packaging optoelectronics components.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cross-disciplinary development engineers.
• Identify and implement new products.
• Manage project risks, including the development of contingency plans.
• Prototype, develop, test and qualify new products for manufacturing.

Skills

Photonic product development

Managing cross-functional teams

Optoelectronic design and fabrication

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Optics, Physics, EE or related field

Job description

Overview

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture.

This is a full-time, engineering management position at Thorlabs-UFO (Ann Arbor, MI), a division of Thorlabs, Inc. This position is responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they initiate, develop, test, modify, and release new high-speed optoelectronic products to production. These products include hermetically packaged microwave-frequency photonic components including detectors, receivers, and modulators. This person should also have the engineering experience and skills to function as an engineer in charge of individual new products.

Base pay range

$119,450.00/yr - $186,555.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cross-disciplinary development engineers
• Work with the GM to identify and implement new products
• Identify staffing needs to fulfill development plans; develop staffing plans, make hiring and termination recommendations
• Create budgets and schedules for new product developments
• Identify and make recommendations for new R&D and production equipment
• Manage project risks, including the development of contingency plans
• Interact with, and contribute to, Thorlabs global engineering organization
• Hold regular meetings for coordination of engineering staff
• Prototype, develop, test and qualify new products for manufacturing
• Coordinate NPI efforts with engineering, purchasing, and production staff
• Interact with customers for new ideas and technical support
• Write and negotiate product specifications, compliance requirements
• Report progress with periodic summary presentations

Requirements

• 10+ years of photonic or optoelectronic component product development (laboratory) experience (Photodetectors, Modulators, Receivers, Lasers, fiber-optics, etc.)
• 3+ years' experience managing cross-functional teams and projects, including optical, mechanical, electronic, and semiconductor elements
• Experience packaging optoelectronics components, including hermetic microassembly, precision optical alignment, and RF packaging

Education

• BS or MS in Optics, Physics, EE or related field

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of optoelectronic component design and fabrication including photodetectors and modulators
• Knowledge of high frequency time and frequency domain >40GHz design and testing
• Experience with fiber-optic telecommunications hardware
• Strong problem solving and design of experiment (DOE) skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to document work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

The estimated pay range for this role is $119,450 - $186,555 annually.

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. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing