Join a world-class team in solving our customers’ toughest challenges as our Senior Product Manager.  This exciting role will provide an opportunity to launch products and solve problems across several industries, including aerospace & defense, cosmetics & sun protection, lighting, automotive & transportation, image sensors, medical & life science, consumer electronics, telecom, and industrial photonics.     

Labsphere is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our team. The Product Manager is responsible for the business ownership of one of Labsphere photonics/light measurement/remote sensing product lines. This includes end-to-end product planning and execution across the entire business lifecycle. This role involves gathering and prioritizing product requirements, defining product vision, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and operations). The product manager will create materials and collateral needed to communicate the capabilities of product, including competitive positioning, brochures, presentations, and white papers. The Product Manager will ensure product goals align with the company’s overall strategy and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy: Develop and execute product strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Product Management: Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept through launch, including defining product vision, performance requirements, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, and overseeing product development. Manage the product line lifecycle from introduction to phase out including pricing, and cost analysis.
• Market Analysis: Identify market trends and business opportunities to position the product competitively. Conduct regular user, sales, customer, and distributor interviews (VOC) to gather insights into product performance and areas for improvement. Cultivate a deep understanding of customer needs, pain points, and “jobs to be done” to guide product strategy and decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to gather product requirements and execute product plans.
• Metrics & Reporting: Define, analyze, and report product metrics to measure success and inform strategy.
• Product Promotion: Attend and present product performance and capabilities at relevant trade shows, seminars, and conferences. Support Sales with presentations, customer visits and on-line interactions as needed to drive revenue of product lines.
• Competitive Analysis: Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify market trends and opportunities for innovation.
• Business Optimization: Manage the product to optimize revenue, profit,and inventory working closely with Sales and Operations teams.
• Go To Market: Develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies and work with marketing and sales teams to execute successful product launches.

Requirements:

Our ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience and should possess the following:

• Technical Expertise: Strong technical background with the ability to dive into product details and collaborate with development teams.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to create long-term strategic plans while driving short-term tactical execution.
• Hands-on Approach: A leadership style that emphasizes active involvement in daily operations and decision-making.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to a range of stakeholder technical understanding.
• Data-Driven: Experience with analytics and business intelligence tools to guide product decisions.
• Self-Motivated: Capable of operating independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Collaboration: Strong team player who can negotiate and work across departments.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or scientific field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
  • 4+ years’ experience in product management within a history of successful product development
  • Analytical, with both a result- and process-orientation; possesses the ability to provide product leadership from early inception through project completion.
  • Data-driven decision-making, incorporating input from both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong verbal, written, communication and presentation abilities; highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Preferred: Knowledge of the remote sensing market. Specifically, earth observation, multi- and hyperspectral imaging, drone, aerial, and space imaging systems and markets.
• Preferred: Photonics industry knowledge with an understanding of optical systems, LEDs, lasers, electro-optics, radiometry, and photometry.

Functions Reporting to Product Marketing Manager:

• Possible supervisor to other PMM

Join a world-class team in solving our customers’ toughest challenges as our VP of Sales and Marketing.  This exciting role will provide an opportunity to solve problems across several industries, including aerospace & defense, cosmetics & sun protection, lighting, automotive & transportation, image sensors, medical & life science, consumer electronics, telecom, and industrial photonics.     

The VPSM will be a key leadership team member responsible for defining and executing the company’s commercial strategy. This role will oversee all commercial activities, including sales, marketing, business development, and customer service. The VPSM will work closely with other senior leaders to drive revenue growth, enhance market positioning, and ensure global alignment with the Labsphere’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the company’s commercial strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets. Ensure alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
• Sales Management: Lead and mentor the global sales team and partner network to drive high performance and meet or exceed sales targets. Implement effective sales processes and performance metrics.
• Marketing Oversight: Oversee the marketing strategy to build brand awareness, generate leads, and support sales initiatives. Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling campaigns and content.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets. Develop strategies for market entry and expansion.
• Customer Success: Ensure exceptional customer experiences and satisfaction. Develop and implement strategies for customer retention and growth.
• Financial Performance: Monitor and analyze commercial performance metrics. Develop budgets, forecasts, and reports to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure cohesive execution of commercial strategies and initiatives.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape. Use insights to drive strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge.

Functions Reporting to VPSM:

Marketing: Strategic Marketing, Web / eCommerce, Brand, Communications

Commercial: Sales

Customer Service

Requirements:

Our ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience and should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science field, Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in senior commercial roles, including sales, marketing, customer service and business development.
• Proven sales and business experience in the United States, Europe, and Asia; either directly or through a partner network
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing commercial strategies that drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (especially engineers and manufacturing) with an ability to anticipate their needs/wants during development
• Experience and drive to plan and implement team design process improvements
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, navigate uncertain situations, and drive for clarity 

Join a world-class team in as an Machinist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exhibits and applies solid understanding of prototype set ups and machining as well as knowledge of Labsphere machine tools, controllers and finish requirements;
• Reads blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished part, sequence of operations, and setup and tooling requirements.  Can read and manipulate CAD files (Solidworks preferred) to clarify product requirements.
• Demonstrates advanced set-up, understanding of sequence of operations, decision-making and troubleshooting capability to provide alternate approaches to any machining situation;

• Ability to design and fabricate parts, fixtures and tools for specific jobs and calculate speeds and feeds, depth of cut, proper coolant for the different materials used at Labsphere;
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using the appropriate measuring equipment.  Understands how to use optical comparator height gauge, sine plate, indicators, micrometers, verniers, depth mics, bore gauges, etc;
• Measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for the lay out of subsequent machining;
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and/or any other Labsphere machine equipment;

• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media;
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required;
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications;
• Sets up and operates machine on test run to verify accuracy of machine settings.  Updates program to latest revision for pre-programmed parts as needed; 

• Verifies dimensions by using inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers, gage pins, pitch micrometers, etc;
• Meets standard times on routers and reports to supervisor when deviating from standard time;
• Reports to supervisor any conflict or problem that will interrupt the flow of work in the Machine Shop work environment;
• Follows Labsphere’s safety policy in the machining area;
• Mentor and/or train new or junior employees as required;
• Confers with immediate supervisor or other machinists if supervisor is unavailable to resolve machining problems.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus eight to ten years related Machine Shop experience or an equivalent combination of apprenticeships, training, education and hands on experience.
• Ability to apply algebra, geometry, and trigonometry in practical situations, as well as functions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Join a world-class team in as an Assembler.  This position can works Monday-Thursday, 10 hour shifts, or Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts.

The project is a basic, no experience necessary, assembly work for our sister company Avo Photonics.

The work entails using glass fiber cables and inserting them into an electronics box.

Employees are allowed to wear headphones and listen to their own music or podcasts.

Job Purpose: The Optical Calibration Technician is responsible for performing optical calibrations and measurements of standard as well as custom products in a laboratory environment, and ensuring that products meet required quality standards as well as all specifications and customer expectations.     

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up test equipment and conducts measurements on performance and reliability of product.
• Plans sequence of testing and calibration program for instruments and equipment according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications.
• Meets production schedules.
• Carefully follows established calibration and test procedures.

• Analyzes and converts test data using mathematical formulas, reports results, and evaluates data against pass/fail criteria, proposing corrective actions as needed.
• Confers with engineers, supervisor, and other technical workers to assist with equipment installation, maintenance, and repair techniques.
• Disassembles and reassembles instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects instruments and equipment for defects.
• Maintains equipment records and logs.
• Performs preventative maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• Writes and maintains test procedures for new and existing product.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements:

• Associates degree in a technical discipline required.  A minimum of 2 years experience in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications .
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software including the use of spreadsheets, databases, graphs, and word processing. Experience with LabView, Python, and MatLab preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor to deal with internal and external contacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to work effectively in a multitask environment under deadlines.  Must work independently and show initiative.
• Flexibility to deal with regularly changing schedule priorities.
• The ability to meet challenges that lie beyond the current position description and learn to solve problems creatively.
• Ability to effectively perform the entire above mentioned essential job functions.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing a variety of duties in support of new and existing product development as well as troubleshooting and repairing a variety of mechanical and electrical systems. This role requires a deep understanding of mechanical & electrical schematics and control circuits.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts inspections and testing of prototypes as well as existing products.
• Solders both circuit boards and wiring as needed.
• Troubleshoots electrical circuits.
• Provides testing and Engineering support for Engineered Solution and Value Engineering Projects.
• Troubleshoots equipment using hand tools, microscopes, multimeters, and other tools as needed.
• Meets production schedules as needed.
• Troubleshoots technical problems and determines solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications, recommending actions to customer representatives for solution.
• Communicates repair status and issues to the RMA Supervisor as well as other necessary departments during the repair process.
• Carefully follows established build and test procedures.

• Simulates a part or assembly’s reported failure and then troubleshoot using assembly-to-component approaches.
• Collaborates with engineers, supervisor, and other technical workers to assist with assembly and repair techniques.
• Communicates findings and works with Manufacturing Engineer to drive to root cause.
• Writes and maintains test procedures for new and existing product.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, including 2 years in a troubleshooting role.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of CE testing.
• Soldering experience, preferably under J-std guidelines.
• 3+ years of experience with rapid prototyping and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a high degree of competency.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software including the use of spreadsheets, databases, graphs, and word processing. Experience with programming languages preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor to deal with internal and external contacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to work effectively in a multitask environment under deadlines.  Must work independently and show initiative.
• Flexibility to deal with regularly changing schedule priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to meet challenges that lie beyond the current position description and learn to solve problems creatively.
• Ability to effectively perform the entire above mentioned essential job functions.

Join a world-class team in providing our customers with optical systems and components as our Spray Coating Technician.  This exciting role will provide an opportunity to manufacture products for customers in several industries, including aerospace & defense, cosmetics & sun protection, lighting, automotive & transportation, image sensors, medical & life science, consumer electronics, telecom, and industrial photonics.     

The Spray Coating Technician is responsible for working within a team to provide quality products that are in compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare/mask surfaces for sandblasting and coating per written procedures
• Spray optical coatings on products
• Remove masking and coating as per drawings or instructions
• Follow work schedule per the Coating Lead’s instructions
• Inspect work while performing these processes to ensure quality
• Operate sandblaster and random orbital sanders per instructions provided
• Accurately report time worked and completed via paperless system
• Precisely measure liquids and solids to mix coating per written procedures.
• Utilize 5-gallon pressure fed, as well as gravity fed LVMP spray gun to complete jobs.
• This position requires you to handle toxic chemicals and hazardous waste (paint waste). Use of proper PPE is required, including wearing a respirator while spraying.
• Company paid travel may be required occasionally to perform offsite work.

Requirements:

Our ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience and should possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work effectively in a multitask environment under deadlines. Must work independently and show initiative.
• Ability to actively participate in Labsphere’s continuous improvement program.
• Ability to maintain personal and common work space housekeeping at an acceptable level.
• Ability to effectively perform all of the above mentioned essential job functions.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Functions Reporting to the Spray Coating Technician:

• None.

This is a part time position with flexible work schedule, Monday-Friday. Ideal for parents looking to pick up hours while children are at school.

Join a world-class team in solving our customers’ toughest challenges as a Coater / Masker Tech. 

    Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare/mask surfaces for sandblasting and coating per written procedures
• Remove masking and coating as per drawings or instructions
• Follow work schedule per the Coating Lead’s instructions
• Inspect work while performing these processes to ensure quality
• Operate sandblaster with instructions provided
• Prepare and package reflectance coatings per manufacturing procedures
• Inspect and package products for shipment to customers
• Accurately report time worked and completed via paperless system
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to working with caustic chemicals, so PPE (personal protective equipment) is required which includes respirators, gowns, gloves, etc as needed.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Functions Reporting to the Coater / Masker:

None.

Requirements:

Our ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience and should possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor to deal with internal and external contacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.  Ability to work effectively in a multitask environment under deadlines.  Must work independently and show initiative.
• Proven ability to meet challenges that lie beyond the current position description and learn to solve problems creatively.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software including the use of spreadsheets, databases, graphs and word processing.
• Actively Participate in Labsphere continuous improvement program.
• Maintain personal and common workspace housekeeping at an acceptable level.
• Ability to effectively perform all of the above mentioned essential job functions.
• Accurately measure and report calibrations for coated targets

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Join our Team

Labsphere leads the photonics industry in its ability to generate, detect, and manipulate light to help people and businesses work better. Founded in 1979, we are trusted leaders on the front lines of inventing solutions that advance the future. As part of the Halma Group of companies, we strive for perfection with products that are certified to the highest standards, so our customers don’t need to prove to auditors that their equipment meets regulatory requirements. Labsphere is headquartered in North Sutton NH with offices in Peabody MA and Shanghai China.

International Light Technologies Inc. (ILT) has been developing a broad range of products and solutions for light measurement, scientific and instrumentation light sources, specialty and customized LED lighting solutions, and testing and calibration services for over 55 years.  ILT joined the Halma plc group in 2022 and merged with Labsphere in 2024.

Whether its remote sensing and consumer products or lasers and lighting or medical devices and automotive technologies, our diverse, experienced team continually answers the call to apply our creativity and experience towards engineering answers for tomorrow’s next big challenge, confident in the understanding that the future is limited only by our imagination.

With more than 135 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia, we continue to grow as part of the Halma plc group of companies. Halma is an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology headquartered in Amersham UK.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package and health and wellness benefits. Also, as a member of the Halma Group of companies (www.halma.com), our employees enjoy excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer (US)

Labsphere, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.