Highlights
The Ultrafast Opto-electronics group (UFO), located in Ann Arbor, MI, is a business unit of Thorlabs chartered to develop high-speed photonic components and instrumentation. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Website | http://www.thorlabs.com |
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 Ultrafast Opto-electronics group (UFO), located in Ann Arbor, MI, is a business unit of Thorlabs chartered to develop high-speed photonic components and instrumentation. Photonics Engineers conceptualize, design, test, and release opto-electronic (OE) and photonic products for the UFO group.
- Assist in OE/photonic design projects under guidance from senior engineering staff.
- Prototype and test OE/photonic circuits of varying complexity under guidance from senior engineering staff.
- Verify OE/photonic product specifications via testing and statistical analysis.
- Interact with suppliers to identify, specify & procure external OE/photonic components.
- Support the transfer of OE/photonic products from development to production under guidance from senior engineering staff.
- Write assembly & test procedures for new OE/photonic products and processes.
- Provide training to manufacturing staff on assembly and test procedures for OE/photonic products.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of OE/photonic system issues with oversight from senior engineering staff.
- Assist with resolution of end-of-life OE/photonic component issues under guidance from senior engineering staff.
- Support the continuous improvement of manufacturing and functional test processes for OE/photonic products under guidance from senior engineering staff.
- Evaluate non-conformance issues in OE/photonic products under the guidance of senior engineering staff to determine root causes.
- Interact with other Thorlabs business units for product development.
- Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing teams.
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
About Company
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.
