Photonics Engineering Manager — Systems & Manufacturing

Thorlabs; Marlboro Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking an Engineering Manager in Marlboro Township, NJ to lead a multidisciplinary photonics team. The role emphasizes engineering execution, manufacturing readiness, and disciplined processes across design, validation, and production.

Responsibilities include optimizing designs for manufacturability, leading design reviews, and coordinating with manufacturing to ramp yield and process stability. Requires 5–10 years in design/manufacturing and a BS/MS in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years engineering in design, manufacturing, quality, or PLM.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in photonics component design and system integration.

Skills

Engineering management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Project scheduling

DFM

DFA

ISO processes

PLM

System integration

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking an Engineering Manager in Marlboro Township, NJ to lead a multidisciplinary photonics team. The role emphasizes engineering execution, manufacturing readiness, and disciplined processes across design, validation, and production.

Responsibilities include optimizing designs for manufacturability, leading design reviews, and coordinating with manufacturing to ramp yield and process stability. Requires 5–10 years in design/manufacturing and a BS/MS in engineering.