Scientific Glass Blower

Job description

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation. 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. 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. This position will setup and operate a glass working operation to make glass cells for use in laser applications. The primary material will be borosilicate glass and quartz along with some more exotic glass window materials. Highly desirable is the ability to make glass to metal seals, create T intersections, flanges, and be able to attach laser grade windows without distortion of the surface flatness in the CA of the window. They will also operate and maintain a vacuum system capable of filling reference cel...