Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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What does an Optics Manufacturing Engineer do?

In this Day in the Life video, we follow John Notte, an Optics Manufacturing Engineer at our Newton, NJ facility. He shows us what his typical day looks like, from improving production processes to working with teams on the floor to keep everything running smoothly!

You’ll learn about the tools he uses, the skills that help him succeed, and what it takes to build a career in optics manufacturing.

Thorlabs’ Day in the Life series highlights real employees, their career paths, and how their work supports innovation across the company.

Curious about a future in photonics? Learn more at thorlabs.com/careers&ytid=QxUjlABPjJg