Engineering Technician I - Modifications at Thorlabs in Newton, NJ

Summary: Thorlabs is a company that designs and manufactures components, instruments, and systems for photonics technologies. The Engineering Technician I will assist with product development, maintenance, and quality tasks under the supervision of engineers while focusing on modifications and interactions with production personnel. Responsibilities: - Assist in supporting the product line with a willingness to learn about products relating to thin film coatings, lenses, fiber optics, polarization optics, prisms, gratings, opto-mechanics, collimators, isolators, spectroscopy accessories, microscopy sub-assemblies, etc - Prepare solid models and technical drawings, generate controlled documents, and input data based on design proposals - Formalize technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, component maintenance manuals, etc - Perform liaison function between engineering team and all manufacturing operations for any related issues, problems, or improvements - Interact with vendors and purchasers concerning supplied and proposed components, services and equipment - Responsible for changes and issues resulting from projects worked on - Assists lab testing, manufacturing, quality, and planning as required - Advise supervisor of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments - Implement assigned drawing and documentation modifications - Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regard to company products - 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 Required Qualifications: - Entry level to 2 years of industry experience or related coursework - High School diploma or equivalent - Work experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment preferred - Proficiency in basic computer programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and web tools - Proficiency in comprehending and generating technical drawings - Familiar with ERP software and data entry - Possess basic mechanical aptitude and use of hand tools - Comfortable shifting between tasks to accommodate changing production needs creating dynamic priorities Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with 3-D modeling applications, ideally Solidworks, and best practices - Proficient with documentation such as ECRO's, Item Master, BoMs, and Routes - Hands-on experience with optics including alignment, measurement, and testing - Experience using metrology equipment including calipers, interferometers, spectrophotometers, microscopes, lab setups, and other devices - Background in Six Sigma, Lean Quality Control, or SPC Required Skills: Technical drawing, ERP software, SolidWorks, Optics alignment, Metrology equipment, Six Sigma, Lean Quality Control, Statistical Process Control, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Mechanical aptitude, Hand tools Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company paid life insurance, A generous PTO package, A 401(k) plan, Tuition reimbursement