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Quality Engineer

Employment Type

Full-time | In-person

Posted On

July 20, 2026

Department

Spectroscopy | OCT

Application Deadline

December 31, 2026

Location

Morrisville, NC

Job #

N/A

Address

808 Aviation Parkway, Suite 1400, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA

Description

Wasatch Photonics is seeking a highly proficient Quality Engineer to serve as an integral part of an innovative group creating our next-generation Raman, spectroscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) solutions.

Life at Wasatch Photonics revolves around our customers and our technology. Wasatch produces leading-edge spectrometers used by Research and Development and OEM customers. Our spectrometers enable cutting edge research to help solve real world problems through Raman, OCT, and NIR and fluorescence spectroscopy. This new role expands our engineering team to support continued growth and innovation.

If you enjoy solving diverse engineering and operational challenges, building new products, and collaborating across teams, we’d love to meet you.

The position is based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the definition and documentation of product requirements to ensure alignment with customer needs.
  • Assist in risk analysis activities (e.g., PFMEA) to identify potential product and process risks and help implement controls.
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality processes, procedures, and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Provide input on quality and Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) considerations during product development.
  • Perform product and process testing, including executing test methods and collecting data to evaluate performance and capability.
  • Support product verification and validation (V&V) activities, including test execution, data collection, and documentation.
  • Assist in transitioning validated processes into production, including supporting in-process inspections and test methods.
  • Use basic problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Pareto charts, Fishbone diagrams) to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Evaluate returned or nonconforming products to help identify root causes and support resolution activities.
  • Collect, analyze, and report quality data using statistical methods to identify trends and support decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality role
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with Optical Systems
  • Experience with SolidWorks

Education / Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or other closely related field

What We Offer

We know that the best employees look for more than just a job. We aim to inspire you with common goals, shared vision, and an environment where you can grow and lead a balanced life – long term. Here’s a few of the benefits that make us different:

  • Work with and learn from celebrated scientists in the fields of Raman, spectroscopy, and OCT
  • Specify and use the tools and resources you require to get the job done
  • Flexibility and compassion in your schedule when you need it
  • Share in the profits of the business
  • ‘Small company culture’: very little red tape to impede positive action, direct backing of CEO
  • Planned career development opportunities
  • Stability of ownership by a large multinational instrumentation company with a focus on innovation

Company Culture

Our understanding of innovation is that to fulfil their full potential, people must feel valued and empowered when sharing their ideas.

At Wasatch Photonics, you’ll find:

  • A collaborative, non-egotistical environment
  • People who are deeply passionate about their craft
  • Direct access to leadership & decision-making
  • A mission-driven focus on real-world impact
  • The freedom to take initiative, and be recognized for it
  • Whether you specialize in engineering, production, marketing, or R&D, you’ll be an essential part of a team that celebrates excellence, curiosity, and teamwork.

Benefits at a Glance

We want our employees to not only succeed in work, but beyond. Our benefits scheme is set up to support you with a healthy lifestyle, getting ahead for the future, and pursuing your goals.

  • Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Participation in a target-based annual bonus plan
  • Optional 9/80 work schedule for extended weekends
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
  • Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs

Your Illuminated Career Starts Here

Ready to work where your ideas matter, your work has impact, and your team has your back? Join Wasatch Photonics and see how your input can shape the future. One photon at a time.

Wasatch Photonics is a fast-growing company with several market-leading products with optics at its core. Key product areas from Wasatch Photonics include Raman spectroscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography, hyperspectral imaging, volume phase holographic gratings, and diffractive optics.

The company is an ideal place for energetic and innovative individuals looking to grow a developing company with exceptional products in a fast-paced startup driven environment. Wasatch Photonics provides a collaborative and cordial environment and sees the growth and development of its team members as integral for its success.

We are looking to expand our teams to support our continuing market expansion. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, growth driven environment with the latest technology – then we look forward to hearing from you and discussing what we might achieve together!

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