Test Engineer I – Photonics Test Systems & Automation

Thorlabs; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorlabs, a leading photonics company, is seeking a Test Engineer to design and release advanced test systems for production. You will develop electro‑optic test setups, prototype new fixtures, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and optical engineers to ensure products meet specs.

You will write robust Windows-based software to automate measurements, maintain documentation, and train personnel. The role requires hands-on assembly, problem solving, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience using Python, .Net, and/or LabVIEW to automate test equipment.
• Experience with optelelectronic circuits and optical test equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or physics field.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design electro-optic test systems and fixtures.
• Development of robust software applications to automate measurement and tracking of the product.
• Prototype, develop, test & qualify new test systems for use in manufacturing.
• Create budgets and schedules for these new developments.
• Maintain documentation throughout the system development process.
• Create assembly and test work instructions, train personnel.
• Specify & purchase all parts and equipment required; interact with vendors.

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

.NET

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software/Electrical/Mechanical/Optical Systems Engineering, Physics/Applied Physics, Computer Science

Job description

Thorlabs, a leading photonics company, is seeking a Test Engineer to design and release advanced test systems for production. You will develop electro‑optic test setups, prototype new fixtures, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and optical engineers to ensure products meet specs.

You will write robust Windows-based software to automate measurements, maintain documentation, and train personnel. The role requires hands-on assembly, problem solving, and the ability to work in a