Thorlabs
Thorlabs Ltd. manufactures Motion Control and Vibration Isolation products for photonics applications in the industrial and research sectors.
12 miles from Cambridge with train and bus link
Double digit annual growth
Our vision and values drive our operations, our interactions, and the traits we look for in new talent:
In addition to onsite training, we offer multiple and cross-departmental opportunities for development:
External training and funded education
Hands-on lab experience across global locations
Career progression opportunities
Annual entity-wide leadership development
Contributed Pension Scheme 
Group Life Cover
Private Health Care 
Child Care Vouchers
Group Income Protection and more.
If you wish to apply for the above position, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NX or email [email protected]
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Is Thorlabs hiring?
Yes — Thorlabs has 81 open jobs on JobsRadar right now, across 64 departments and 22 locations. 38 of them were opened in the last 30 days. 52 of them disclose pay, with a median of $74,150 a year and most offers between $52,000 and $98,588. 4 were added in the last 24 hours; the board was last refreshed on October 20, 2026 at 18:33 UTC.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Thorlabs hiring?
- Yes. Thorlabs has 81 open jobs on JobsRadar as of October 20, 2026. 38 of them were opened in the last 30 days.
- What roles is Thorlabs hiring for?
- Thorlabs is hiring for roles in US - MBU/Mechanical Business Unit, US - TAP/Thorlabs Advanced Photonics, US - AST/Advanced Systems Technology and US - Information Technology.
- What does Thorlabs pay?
- Across the 52 Thorlabs jobs that disclose pay, the median is $74,150 a year, and most offers fall between $52,000 and $98,588.
- How current are these listings?
- Every listing comes straight from the employer’s own careers system and is re-checked three times a day. This page was last updated on October 20, 2026 at 18:33 UTC.