Job Details. Purpose of the Position. The position conceives, plans, designs, develops, and implements real-time firmware for microcontrollers to be used in complex instruments. The position is expected to develop basic software and user interfaces for testing. Activities include design documentation, prototype verification and debug, test development, and transfer to manufacturing. It requires troubleshooting complex electronics and system probl...
Job Details. The Optical Engineer II position is responsible for conducting optical designs and tolerance analysis, writing work instructions and other documentation, and providing engineering support to the manufacturing areas of the facility (e.g., manufacturing, assembly, metrology). More autonomy and mentoring of less experienced engineers or technicians is expected. Although the location of the position is in Rochester, NY, from time to time...
This position is responsible for technical process development, improvement, and monitoring of system processes and quality. The engineer will be hands-on, physically producing production parts. They will support multiple existing products and be involved in production process development. Although the location of the position is in Columbia, SC, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. Essential Jo...
Purpose of the Position. The Senior Science Writer role is responsible for strengthening Thorlabs’ position as a leading manufacturer of Photonics products through the creation of effective technical content that informs and educates the photonics community about Thorlabs’ products and their applications. This role is responsible for using photonics knowledge gained through significant hands-on laboratory experience to help define and drive the f...
Purpose of the Position. The Database Systems Administrator utilizes extensive hands-on experience in designing, building, and supporting database technologies both On Premise System and Cloud. This role is responsible for monitoring, analysis, reporting of database technologies that can help organization plan expansion, scalability, and upgrades. This role will help Global IT team with vendors, contract, and cost management as it relates to data...
Thorlabs is a dynamically growing company in the Photonics sector designing and manufacturing complex optical systems from lasers to microscopes. We are looking for talented and motivated Mechanical Engineers with a proven record of industry and academic achievement to work as part of our Laser Division group located in the Washington D.C. metro area. The successful candidate must show strong analytical and communication skills, be comfortable do...
Purpose of the Position. The Science Writer II role is responsible for strengthening Thorlabs’ position as a leading manufacturer of Photonics products through the creation of effective technical content that informs and educates the photonics community about Thorlabs’ products and their applications. This role will demonstrate a firm understanding of Thorlabs’ extensive product portfolio via the delivery of high-quality website content, tradesho...
Purpose of the Position. This senior level position is responsible for the optical design, tolerancing, and characterization of high-end color corrected diffraction limited microscope objectives and imaging lenses. An understanding of lens manufacturability, alignment, and assembly of tightly-toleranced lens systems is required, along with the ability to work on optical designs with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment. As a senior memb...
Purpose of the Position. The Database Systems Administrator utilizes extensive hands-on experience in designing, building, and supporting database technologies both On Premise System and Cloud. This role is responsible for monitoring, analysis, reporting of database technologies that can help organization plan expansion, scalability, and upgrades. This role will help Global IT team with vendors, contract, and cost management as it relates to data...
The Life Science Field Service Engineer is responsible for installing, servicing, and supporting the imaging systems product line, including but not limited to confocal and multiphoton microscopes. The position helps develop programs for after sales installation, preventive maintenance, and service contracts to support a growing line of imaging systems. Field Service Engineer must have a solid understanding of the life science industry. laser, op...
Purpose of the Position. Responsible for set-up and operation of CNC machines in compliance with inch and metric drawing specifications. Possess the ability operating and performing set ups on both vertical and horizontal milling machines. Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of all measuring tools and devices used in inspection of all components. Works under general supervision. Although the location of the position is in Sterling, VA,...
Purpose of the Position. The position is responsible to ensure packages are shipped on time and in accordance to sales order instructions so customers will receive products in the same condition that products were sent. Also responsible for receiving incoming materials and getting them to their respective departments. Works under general supervision. Although the location of the position is in Sterling, VA, from time to time it may be required t...
