Electrical Engineer II

Thorlabs seeks an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join the Thorlabs’ Laser Division team.

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for all phases of electronic product development including design, debug, compliance, and sustaining. This position will contribute to several product lines, including ultra-fast fiber lasers and low-noise lab instruments.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Electronic circuit design, development, and testing
• Mixed-signal printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) schematic design and layout
• Cabling design and documentation
• Hands-on debug and testing of boards and electronic assemblies
• Production support and new product electronic assembly process development
• Supply chain management for critical ICs and other board components
• Sustaining support for existing products
• Mentoring of Peers, Engineering Technicians, or New Hires

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Activities:

 Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. The employee may lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. Employees must grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, may be noisy at times. Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments. The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of job-related equipment and tools.   employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Salary for this position 100-120K

Qualifications

Experience:

·        Minimum 4 years professional electrical engineering experience.

Education:

·       BSEE or MSEE from an accredited institution or equivalent knowledge and experience

Specialized Knowledge and Interests:

·       Capable user of modern PCBA design software. Altium Designer strongly preferred.

·       Knowledge of typical electronic test instruments such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.

·       Familiarity with embedded digital electronics including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and memories.

·       Familiarity with common digital interconnects such as Ethernet, I2C, SDRAM, SPI, and USB and signal integrity concerns therein.

·       Experience with high-density, fine-pitch (<0.8mm), integrated circuit packages such as ball-grid-array (BGA) and quad-flat-no-leads (QFN).

·       Competence as an analog and power electronics designer.

·       Understanding of sources of noise in electrical circuits and strategies for mitigating noise.

·       Experience designing for regulatory compliance standards, including emissions and immunity.

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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.