Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs, a leading photonics company in Newton, NJ, seeks an Engineer II to design opto-mechanical products and lead mechanical development from concept through fabrication. The role requires planning, directing fabrication, and coordinating installation while ensuring adherence to customer specifications.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 4+ years of design experience, and strong SolidWorks plus optomechanical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical engineering design.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong proficiency in optomechanical design practices.
• Experience designing commercially successful products.

Responsibilities

• Design opto-mechanical products for instruments and systems.
• Plan and direct fabrication methods based on manufacturing needs.
• Coordinate fabrication and installation to meet specs.
• Mentor peers and contribute to R&D efforts.
• Maintain data entry and document control in ERP system.

Skills

SolidWorks

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Optomechanical design

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

3D modeling software (SolidWorks)

ERP system

Job description

Thorlabs, a leading photonics company in Newton, NJ, seeks an Engineer II to design opto-mechanical products and lead mechanical development from concept through fabrication. The role requires planning, directing fabrication, and coordinating installation while ensuring adherence to customer specifications.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 4+ years of design experience, and strong SolidWorks plus optomechanical knowledge.