Test Engineer

Thorlabs; Newton (NJ); Híbrido; USD 84.000 - 88.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Resumo da vaga

Thorlabs is seeking a hardware test engineer in New Jersey to develop automated test programs and fixtures for new and existing products. You will design PC-based and stand-alone test systems, read electrical schematics, and contribute to test reports and data analysis.

The role emphasizes implementing production test systems, ensuring quality, and supporting compliance efforts in a fast-paced environment. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in electronic hardware testing.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of electronic hardware engineering experience.
• Demonstrated capability of implementing production test systems utilizing automated programs such as LabView.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Knowledge on packaging, production planning, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, process improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Develop automated functional test programs for new and existing products.
• Develop tests for PC based and stand-alone test equipment; design and build test jigs/stations and integrate them into the test system.
• Review open issues and coordinate actions; contribute information and analysis to team meetings and reports.
• Prepare test reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing measurement data and trends.
• Track emerging engineering practices and participate in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
• Test software releases during product development; report results and log issues in the bug database.
• Assist compliance by designing and testing setups for approval applications; file Declarations of Conformity and maintain compliance database.

Conhecimentos

LabVIEW

Electrical Schematics

Data Analysis

MS Office

Team Collaboration

Statistical Analysis

Process Improvement

Formação

Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering

Ferramentas

LabVIEW

Descrição da vaga

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabscontributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.

Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.

Essential Job Functions

• Developing automated functional test programs for new and existing products.
• Develop tests for PC based and stand-alone test equipment. This includes designing and building test jigs/stations, selecting test equipment, and integrating them into the test system
• Maintains engineering team accomplishments by reviewing open issues and action items; coordinating actions; contributing information and analysis to team meetings and reports.
• Prepares test reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing measurement data and trends.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging engineering practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Test software releases during the product development; reports on test results and enters problems and issues into the bug database.
• Will assist compliance by designing and testing set‑ups for approval applications; recording test results; preparing investigative reports; preparing and filing Declarations of Conformity; maintaining compliance database.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of electronic hardware engineering experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated capability of implementing production test systems utilizing automated programs such as LabView.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Knowledge on packaging, production planning, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, process improvement
• Strong attention to details.
• Strong proficiency in MS office and communication tools.
• Excellent statistical data analysis and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effectively reports progress and problems through written or oral reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong innovation skill.
• Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.

Estimated Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this role is $84,000 - $87 ,500 annually

Benefits

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.

Eligibility

Must be a US person to work on ITAR products