Mechanical Engineer I — Design, Analysis & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ designs and manufactures mechanical components and systems, seeking a mechanical engineer with 1–3 years of experience. You will design products varying in complexity and coordinate fabrication and testing under supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, proficiency with SolidWorks, strong data analysis, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The role may involve occasional travel to other Thorlabs locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of mechanical engineering design experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Designs products varying in complexity from single piece components to complex systems.
• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposals and specifications to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Plans/directs engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods & procedures for testing.
• Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Responsible for data entry, document revision and control in the Thorlabs ERP system.
• Products developed will support Specials, OEM, and our standard ecommerce products.

Skills

SolidWorks

Data analysis

MS Office

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ designs and manufactures mechanical components and systems, seeking a mechanical engineer with 1–3 years of experience. You will design products varying in complexity and coordinate fabrication and testing under supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, proficiency with SolidWorks, strong data analysis, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The role may involve occasional travel to other Thorlabs locations.