Photonics Solutions Engineer I — Technical Sales Liaison

University of Delaware; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ is seeking a Photonics Solutions Engineer I to support the sales team with technical expertise. This role involves collaborating with customers to understand their needs and ensuring alignment with internal engineering processes. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, or related field, along with 2+ years of experience in optical systems. The estimated salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 annually, and Thorlabs offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with optics and optical systems.
• Experience in technical sales or applications support is ideal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with sales to provide technical expertise.
• Captures customer requirements for custom requests.
• Ensures solutions align with customer needs.

Skills

Optics and optical systems experience

Technical sales expertise

MS Office Suite proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics or engineering related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CRM software

Job description

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ is seeking a Photonics Solutions Engineer I to support the sales team with technical expertise. This role involves collaborating with customers to understand their needs and ensuring alignment with internal engineering processes. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, or related field, along with 2+ years of experience in optical systems. The estimated salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 annually, and Thorlabs offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and PTO.