Thorlabs
Mechanical Engineer II
Newton, New Jersey, United States · Mid
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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.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($76,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $83,200. 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.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $100,256 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · 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
- 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.
- This position requires comprehensive knowledge of Mechanical components and systems.
Skills
- Excellent statistical data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge on SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.
- Strong innovation skill.
- Effectively reports progress and problems through written or oral reports.
- Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
Compensation
- $76k-$110k
This listing is sourced directly from Thorlabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.