Engineering Technician I

Thorlabs

📍 derry/londonderry, northern ireland, United-Kingdom

Full-time Engineering Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

Where You’ll Be Working

This position is based in Londonderry, NH. Up to 10% travel may be required to customer locations and other Thorlabs sites.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assembles electro‑mechanical and opto‑mechanical systems for testing.
  • Define test protocols for product and system evaluation.
  • Assist in solid modeling, creation and/or review of manufacturing prints and documentation.
  • Creates test reports and performs product testing for both new and existing designs.
  • Performs wiring, soldering, and other electrical and mechanical component assembly work.
  • Manages lab spaces, tools, fixtures and equipment.
  • Assist in development of new manufacturing work cells.
  • Create assembly and process documentation, including for OEM specials.
  • Test assemblies and systems for applications support.
  • Root cause analysis and system debug of customer returns.