Assembly Technician

Job TitleManufacturing EngineerJob DescriptionAt 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, Thorlabs contributes 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.This position works among a team of individuals manufacturing Photonics products for our customers while providing guidance for less experienced team members. The role entails such functions as kitting, assembling, and in process measurements.Essential Job Functions• Able to work in a production area with high degree of difficulty processes.• Prepare for batch by kitting necessary components and preparing such materials as epoxies.• Advanced assembly of products using mechanical fasteners and various epoxies.• Setup, measurement, and analysis of parts using metrology devices such as hand tools, microscopes, optical power meters, beam profilers, polarimeters, and interferometers.• Perform alignment of components using equipment such as alignment jigs, visual indicators, and laser test stations.• Package products to be ready for the next process step or final customer.• Train less experienced team members.• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues.• Participate in process development projects with Engineering.• Handle and Clean Specialty Fiber Optics, Precision Optics, and mechanical components.• Sort and count parts and materials.• Examine parts and materials for defects.• Must be able to understand written work instructions and technical drawings for a wide range of products to properly manufacture the final product to the highest of quality standards with zero scrap or rework.• Maintain proper records in our Manufacturing Database.• Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts.• Cross trained to be able to work in multiple production areas.• Comply with the company safety program and maintain a clean and organized work area.Additional Responsibilities• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is 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.