Electrical Engineer II - Mixed Signal

Thorlabs Inc

Ann Arbor, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Practices, Circuit Components, Computer Firmware, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronics, Functional Testing, Green Business, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Instrumentation Engineering, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Product Development, Product Support, Product Testing, Production Support, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Software Engineering, Statistics, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Test Design, Testing, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Ann Arbor, MI
POSTED
13 days ago

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture.

Thorlabs Ultrafast Optoelectronics (UFO) located in Ann Arbor, MI is a division of Thorlabs chartered to develop high-speed photonics components and instrumentation. Electrical engineers conceptualize, design, test, and implement circuits within the components and instrumentation developed by the group. This position will also provide technical support, troubleshoot production issues, and provide training to technicians and assemblers.

  • Lead electrical design projects while mentoring junior staff.
  • Interact with suppliers to identify, specify & procure external components.
  • Coordinate procurement and prototyping of bare board and PCB assemblies.
  • Assemble & test opto-electronic and electronic components of varying complexity.
  • Independently support the transfer of products from development to production.
  • Write, review, and approve assembly & test procedures for new products and processes.
  • Resolve end of life electronic component issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electronics related system issues.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing and functional test processes for electrical products.
  • Lead cross-functional expansions to existing product lines.
  • Evaluate electrical non-conformance issues in products to determine the root cause and implement a solution.
  • Propose, negotiate, & support product specifications.
  • Routinely interface with software and firmware engineers to meet system design goals.
  • Verify product specifications via testing and statistical analysis.
  • Interact with both technical and non-technical personnel across the Thorlabs organization during product development & maintenance.

About the Company

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Thorlabs Inc

Thorlabs, Inc. is a broad based photonics technologies company. Its product portfolio covers an extensive array of products ranging from simple optical and mechanical components to integrated test and measurement systems. Thorlabs' catalog products are produced in manufacturing centers in the USA, Germany, Japan, Sweden and the United Kingdom. As photonic devices push into new markets, Thorlabs' plan is to enter early with support equipment and services that are required to ensure the ultimate success of our customers.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Merchandise Discounts, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
http://www.thorlabs.com