Thorlabs
Test Engineer
Newton, New Jersey, United States
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($84,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $84,323. 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 · Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. 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.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of electronic hardware engineering experience.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering
Skills
- Demonstrated capability of implementing production test systems utilizing automated programs such as LabView.
- Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Knowledge on packaging, production planning, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, process improvement
- Strong attention to details.
- Strong proficiency in MS office and communication tools.
- Excellent statistical data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Effectively reports progress and problems through written or oral reports.
- Strong innovation skill.
- Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment. The estimated pay range for this role is $84,000 - $87,500 annually
Compensation
- The estimated pay range for this role is $84,000 - $87,500 annually
Benefits
- Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.
This listing is sourced directly from Thorlabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.