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).

nLIGHT is seeking a thin film Process Engineer to join our Cleave and Coat Operations team located in Vancouver, Washington.

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer will drive continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment of released products and sustain production processes as appropriate. Enable introduction of next generation diode lasers through process development and supporting transition from concept to high volume manufacturing. Coordinate effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups

Responsibilities:

• Drives continuous improvement opportunities and maintains yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, Gauge R&R/MSA)
• Supports manufacturing of released processes and products including generating BOMs and routes, documenting work instructions and support training of personnel.
• Evaluates, procures, and qualifies new manufacturing equipment and materials.
• Collaborates with the daily activities of engineering technicians
• Solves complex technical problems in a timely manner such that schedule (production or development) are maintained.
• Develops a consensus among all appropriate groups before implementing new procedures.

Qualifications:

• BS or higher degree in Engineering (Physics, Material Science, Optical, Chemical and/or Mechanical) or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies.
• At least two years of recent experience in semiconductor or optical coatings industry.
• Demonstrated ability with failure and root cause analysis
• Experience with process engineering for various PVD processes: Evaporation, Magnetron Sputtering, Ion Beam Sputtering, Molecular Beam Epitaxy
• Demonstrated process development experience including DoE, DFM, 6 Sigma methodology
• Knowledge of thin film characterization techniques
• Experience with thin film metal deposition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills allowing for effective communication in cross functional & multi-site teams.
• Preferred experience with optical coating design
• Preferred experience with UHV systems and equipment
• Preferred knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiments.
• Preferred experience with programming for data logging and data management

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Salary level based on qualifications

·         Process Engineer I: $70,000 - $85,000

·         Process Engineer II: $80,000 - $95,000

·         Sr Process Engineer III: $90,000 - $115,000

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of your wages
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, increasing by 1 day each year up to 4 weeks
• 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, a Foreign Person (that is, not a US citizen or lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status) must be eligible for a deemed export license under the US Department of Commerce and/or the US Department of State.

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 these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanying temporary supplement.  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 Hr@nlight.net.