Thorlabs
Process Engineer I
Jessup, Maryland, United States · Junior
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The bottom of this range ($71,400) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $78,770. 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 · Materials Engineers (17-2131) · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. 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.
- Good communication with production staff to understand production problems.
Responsibilities
- Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
- General knowledge of semiconductor fab tools and processes is a plus
- Statistical Data Analysis.
- Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Knowledge Semiconductor device physics, especially optoelectronic devices.
Compensation
- $71k-$90k
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.
Equal opportunity
- The estimated pay range for this role is $71,400 - $ 90,000 annually Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
This listing is sourced directly from Thorlabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.