Founded in 1989 in Newton, NJ, Thorlabs has been manufacturing components, instruments, and systems for the photonics industry for more than 30 years. During that time, our online portfolio has grown to include more than 20,000 items and our worldwide presence has expanded to 21 offices in nine countries.

We have a love for science and an appreciation for the joy of discovery. Our work at Thorlabs enables world-changing scientific and medical discoveries.

Our values

• Fairness, equitability, and dedication to fostering a diverse employee base. This includes adopting projects from our employee success group, following progressive policies, and supporting our industry in promoting underrepresented populations in science.
• Empathy and transparency from leadership. We strive to keep our communication open among all employees—from the top down and bottom up.
• Human centricity. Our company is built around people—our customers, for whom we exist; our employees, to whom we provide a challenging, safe, and fun atmosphere with meaningful work; and our surrounding community that we support through volunteering and donations.
• Commitment to growth. We are constantly growing and adapting as an organization, and that gives all of us the opportunity to grow as Thorlabs grows. We offer 100% tuition reimbursement, strive to promote from within, and offer leadership and education programs.

What we are looking for
We are committed to accelerating the forward movement of scientific discovery and advancement, and desire applicants who share that goal. The ideal applicant will be a passionate, detail-oriented self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment.

Locations
USA: Newton, NJ; Morganville, NJ; Ann Arbor, MI; Jessup, MD; Sterling, VA; West Columbia, SC; Austin, TX; Lafayette, CO; Santa Barbara, CA
International:  Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada; São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Ely, UK; Exeter, UK; Maisons-Laffitte, France; Bergkirchen, Germany; Dortmund, Germany; Lübeck, Germany; Mölndal, Sweden; Tokyo, Japan; Shanghai, China

Number of employees
2100

Open positions
Scientific writer, application engineer, photonics engineer, mechanical engineer, electronics engineer, manufacturing engineer, design engineer, software engineer, engineering manager, and more

Desired degree  & disciplines
B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D., or equivalent, in physics, optics, lasers, engineering, or other relevant technical fields

How to apply
Apply online at www.thorlabs.com/careers

Closing date
All year round (we are continuously expanding and adding new roles)

Contact
E-mail JDeMaio@thorlabs.com
www.thorlabs.com