Test Engineer Newton, New Jersey US - AST/Advanced Systems Technology

Thorlabs; New Jersey; On-site; USD 84,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Northern Kentucky is seeking an electronic hardware test engineer to design and implement automated functional test programs for new and existing products, including PC-based and stand-alone test equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a minimum of 3 years of experience, strong LabVIEW skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics. You will analyze data, collaborate in a fast-paced team, and help ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Developing automated functional test programs for new and existing products.
• Develop tests for PC based and stand-alone test equipment; designing and building test jigs/stations and integrating them into the test system.
• Maintains engineering team accomplishments by reviewing open issues and coordinating actions.
• Prepares test reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing measurement data and trends.
• Updates knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging engineering practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities.
• Enhances reputation by accepting ownership for new requests; exploring opportunities to add value.
• Test software releases during product development; report test results and enter issues into bug database.
• Assist compliance by designing and testing set-ups for approvals; recording results; preparing declarations of conformity.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Electrical schematics reading

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Test equipment integration

PCB testing

Job description

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