Mechanical Design Engineer I - Growth & Impact

Thorlabs Inc; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design components and systems, from single parts to complex assemblies. Under supervision you will coordinate fabrication, testing methods, and ensure designs meet customer specifications.

Requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 1–3 years of design experience; SolidWorks a must. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with occasional cross-location work.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of mechanical engineering design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs products ranging from single piece components to complex systems.
• Researches data and customer specs to determine feasibility of designs.
• Plans and directs fabrication of test equipment and development of testing procedures.
• Coordinates fabrication and installation to meet design and customer requirements.
• Ensures data entry and document control in the ERP system.

Skills

SolidWorks

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design components and systems, from single parts to complex assemblies. Under supervision you will coordinate fabrication, testing methods, and ensure designs meet customer specifications.

Requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 1–3 years of design experience; SolidWorks a must. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with occasional cross-location work.