Test Engineer 2

Test Engineer II

Thorlabs · Newton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-09

Salary: USD 84,000–98,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: US - AST/Advanced Systems Technology

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, 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.

The position is responsible for verifying that products operate as designed; ensures that all new product designs meet the relevant quality, compliance and safety standards. Test engineers create procedures and guidelines to ensure that products perform at a quality level and within governmental and industry regulations followed by manufacturers in both international and domestic markets. Working with both management and lower-level staff, test engineers coordinate information between departments, educating design teams about product specifications and participating in training of personnel.

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

• Developing automated production functional test programs for new and existing electro-mechanical 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 production test reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing test 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 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.

• Provide guidance and support to Test Engineer I and technicians

• Evaluation and recommendation of capital test equipment

• Develop and author DFT requirements for new and existing products.

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 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.

Requirements

Physical Activities:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Qualifications Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of electronic production and 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 production environment.

The salary range for this position is  $84,00 - $98,000 D.O.E.

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.

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.

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