nLIGHT
Electrical Engineering Test Technician
TLDR
Support R&D and Production activities for the development of next generation fiber laser electronics, maintaining product quality and increasing production efficiency.
Who We Are
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also changing the things that can be made.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Summary: The Electrical Engineering Test Technician will support R&D and Production activities to enable the development of next generation fiber laser electronics. This role will provide continuing support to released products to maintain product quality and increase production efficiency.
Functions
- Build and maintain test set-ups & fixtures to improve test throughput & comply with safety requirements
- Responsible for organizing PCBA test status and results in a clear and concise manner and communication results to team members
- Execute engineering experimentation to qualify new designs and/or processes
- Capture data and organize with detailed notes/observation
- Perform 1stpass data analysis to ensure measurements are progressing as expected and producing consistent results
- Establish basic understanding of product design, build processes, common usage conditions, and failure modes
- Troubleshoot and repair electrically related issues on engineering as well as production, and customer material from system level FRU’s down to the component level of the PCBA’s
- Create, review and update Test instructions
- Maintain lab equipment, organize lab materials, and enforce lab safety policies
Qualifications
- 3+ years professional work experience in volume production environment working with electronics, semiconductor equipment or electro-mechanical assemblies
- Proficient with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, LC meters, …
- Troubleshoot Electronics circuits down to component level
- Ability to solder, assemble, repair PCBAs and cable assemblies
- Experience with electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Computer skills – MS Office and Excel required
- Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and self-motivated
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong record of problem solving
- Must be able to multitask to support multiple projects
- Solid communications skills, both spoken and written
- Data collection and analysis using off-the-shelf packages such as Excel
- Associate’s degree in Electronics or industrial experience in closely related technologies preferred
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting level and pay depends on qualifications:
- Engineering Technician II: $26.00 - $33.80 per hour
- Senior Engineering Technician III: $28.50 - $38.50 per hour
Other Compensation and Benefits
- Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
- 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
- Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
- Tuition Assistance
- Pet Insurance
nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_eeoc_knowyourrights6.12screenrdr.pdf">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [email protected].
E-Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
For more information, please review the following notices:
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Health Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Other Benefit
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
nLIGHT is a premier provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers, catering to industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications. We specialize in cutting-edge laser technology and are also a leader in developing Directed Energy systems for the Department of Defense, delivering high-performance solutions in a rapidly growing market.
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