Thorlabs
NPI Engineer I
Sterling, Virginia, United States
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The bottom of this range ($71,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $86,923. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.
- 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.
- Project Review • Set-up Items and BOMs in MRP system.
Requirements
- Document all project inputs and outputs in ECRO process Must be a US person to work with ITAR products
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Optical Systems Engineering or other relevant technical major required.
Skills
- Skilled in the use of Solidworks 3D CAD software
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong sense of ownership and work ethic
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Compensation
- $71k-$79k
Company info
- This position is a part of the NPI team that interfaces with a variety of teams including mechanics, optics, firmware, software, marketing, sales, and production.
This listing is sourced directly from Thorlabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.