Lab Electronics Applications Engineer II

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

Job summary

Thorlabs in Lafayette, CO is seeking an Applications Engineer II to translate customer needs and market insights into well-defined product requirements for our lab electronics portfolio. You will test prototypes, demonstrate capabilities through demos, and capture feedback to guide product improvement, while supporting customers with technical inquiries.

You will collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales, document results, and travel to trade shows or other Thorlabs locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position or experience in a photonics lab environment.
• Experience building optical and electronic setups.
• Experience in a customer-facing position is desirable.
• BS, MS, or PhD in related field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document product requirements based on customer needs, market trends, and application insights.
• Evaluate prototype designs against competitive market solutions
• Plan and execute structured testing of prototypes and translate results into actionable engineering feedback.
• Design and build compelling product demonstrations for tradeshows, customer visits, and internal reviews.
• Author technical whitepapers, application notes, and performance reports that clearly communicate product capabilities and advantages.
• Gather customer feedback, application challenges, and new product ideas through direct engagement at trade shows.
• Coordinate and deliver timely, high-quality responses to customer technical inquiries, ensuring accurate documentation in CRM systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and sales to align product requirements, messaging, and go-to-market activities.
• Maintain accurate records of customer engagements, opportunities, and technical issues within ERP/CRM tools to support business visibility.
• Develop application and support documentation to enable effective product adoption and customer success.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Organization skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Thorlabs in Lafayette, CO is seeking an Applications Engineer II to translate customer needs and market insights into well-defined product requirements for our lab electronics portfolio. You will test prototypes, demonstrate capabilities through demos, and capture feedback to guide product improvement, while supporting customers with technical inquiries.

You will collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales, document results, and travel to trade shows or other Thorlabs locations as needed.