Manufacturing Technician- MOCVD (Compressed Night Shift)
TLDR
Be part of a cutting-edge team responsible for operating and maintaining MOCVD reactors for high-power semiconductor laser manufacturing, ensuring quality and safety in a cleanroom environment.
About nLIGHT
- Shift B (Sunday-Tuesday bi-Wednesday 5P-5:15A)
- Shift D (Thursday-Saturday bi-Wednesday 5P-5:15A)
Functions
- Supports the effective operation of MOCVD wafer processes for manufacturing high power semiconductor lasers.
- Organizes, cleans, and maintains workspaces and tools using the 5S process.
- Cleans, repairs, and rebuilds parts and components.
- Performs and documents preventive maintenance procedures.
- Routinely handles, stores, delivers, tracks, and disposes of chemicals, gases, and hazardous waste.
- Assists engineers and senior technicians with troubleshooting and reactive maintenance.
- Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Monitors control of manufacturing processes through SPC.
- Assists in the improvement and documentation of processes and procedures.
- Calibrates, controls and helps troubleshoot MOCVD wafer processes.
- Immediately reports process problems, safety issues, maintenance issues, and any other areas of concern to the appropriate personnel.
Qualifications
- Previous experience and/or training in equipment or automotive repair and maintenance is a plus.
- Experience working in the semiconductor industry is desired but not required.
- Must have strong communication skills and be dependable and reliable.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong math skills, including basic algebra.
- Ability to multitask with a high degree of flexibility.
- Self-motivated and a strong team player.
- Proficient in basic computer skills to perform data entry.
- Must be committed to working safely and producing a quality product.
- Ability to work overtime if required to meet output schedules.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Associate degree in engineering, physics, materials, or chemistry a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform duties in a cleanroom environment while using proper PPE at all times.
- Ability to complete training and testing required to perform work while using an Air Supplied Respirator
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-to-12-hour shift and lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to frequently use hands for repetitive actions and firm grasping.
- Ability to work with and around chemicals.
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Starting pay depends on qualifications:
- Manufacturing Technician I - $22.93 to $28.70 per hour
- Manufacturing Technician II - $24.45 to $31.80 per hour
- Shift differentials are paid at the rate of 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
- 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).
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.
Benefits
Education Stipend
Tuition Assistance
Equity Compensation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Health Insurance
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
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.