Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer II

Vytran LLC; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking an Engineer II for Newton, NJ, to design opto-mechanical products and lead fabrication coordination. The role requires hands-on design and mentoring responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum 4 years in mechanical design with a BS in mechanical engineering, plus experience in SolidWorks and data-driven problem solving. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical engineering design.
• Designed Products that Achieved Commercial Success
• Excellent statistical data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge on SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong innovation skill.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and communication tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Designs Opto-Mechanical products to be used in instruments, controls, machines, and mechanical systems.
• Analyzes and researches design requirements and specifications to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Plans/directs engineering personnel in method of fabrication for designs based on expected manufacturing quantity usage.
• 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.
• Design of complicated projects
• R&D of new engineering efforts to expand business
• Influences/plans product test procedures to ensure each design meets its target specifications.
• Mentoring of Peers, Technicians, or New Hires
• Design custom products (specials) and work with planning, manufacturing, and assembly to ensure the customer’s requirements are met

Skills

Mechanical design

Product design success

Data analysis

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking an Engineer II for Newton, NJ, to design opto-mechanical products and lead fabrication coordination. The role requires hands-on design and mentoring responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum 4 years in mechanical design with a BS in mechanical engineering, plus experience in SolidWorks and data-driven problem solving. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.