nLIGHT
Product Development Engineer
TLDR
Take on innovative product development of new diode laser modules, from concept to production, directly influencing next-generation laser technologies.
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
This position is for an engineer who will own all aspects of product development of new diode laser modules, from concept through production. This position will shape the future of the next generation laser module designs.
This position is for an engineer who will own all aspects of product development of new diode laser modules, from concept through production. This position will shape the future of the next generation laser module designs.
Functions:
- Independently research new developments in packaging that can be incorporated in next-generation laser-diode modules.
- Lead the technical development of diode laser-based packages from concept into production.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify technology gaps and provide roadmaps for closure.
- Work with multifunctional teams to develop custom assembly equipment, including optical, mechanical, and software.
- Utilize DFSS concepts including DOE and FMEA, Monte-Carlo analysis throughout development process to influence designs and achieve optimized results.
- Develop and optimize designs while meeting performance, cost, reliability and schedule requirements.
- Validate the manufacturability of new designs by identifying critical manufacturing tolerances and the process steps that lead to a viable process capability.
- Develop qualification test schedules that include environmental testing, accelerated aging, and design margin assessment by testing to failure.
- Present information in written and oral reports to all levels within nLight
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Optical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Physics) or similar field is required.
- Hands-on experience building and testing optical systems (ex. optical fibers, lasers, optics) and precision opto-mechanical systems and tools.
- Thorough knowledge of laser diodes, optics and fiber coupling methods.
- Data analysis and modeling (MATLAB, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, etc.)
- Experienced in programming laboratory equipment (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python etc)
- High reliability laser packaging and opto-mechanical design experience.
- Process Development experience, including DOE and DFSS.
Preferred:
- Experienced in modeling thermo-optical systems (Ansys, COMSOL, Nastran, Zemax, etc)
- Background and experience in thermal modeling and experimentation including experience with two-phase cooling
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
- Product Development Engineer I: $85,000 - $95,000 annually
- Product Development Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000 annually
Other Compensation and Benefits
- Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
- Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 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
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 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.
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Benefits
Equity Compensation
Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
Health Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
10 paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
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.