Process Technician

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).

Produce high-powered lasers as part of a manufacturing team. Perform hands‑on production tasks, including: electromechanical assembly, splicing of optical fibers, inspection with microscopes, operation of electrical test equipment, operation of lasers, and cleaning parts.

• Swing Shift: Sunday-Wednesday between 12PM – 10:30PM (flexible)

Learn and perform electromechanical assembly operations required to build fiber lasers.

• Act as first line of defense in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, routine data collection and effective communication of status and solutions.
• Assist Engineering to transition processes to new equipment and help develop and sustain high yielding processes.
• Reporting to Engineering, develop and test improved processes in support of new product introduction and efficiency improvement targets.
• Assist Operation Techs in improving processes and help increase yields across the line.
• Work collaboratively with process engineering to manage specific processes, and assist in defining and executing continuous process improvements.
• Within designated work areas, pay close attention to subtle changes in processes or tests and document these observations.
• Help define, and then execute routine process equipment maintenance.
• Assist with the training and certification of Production Personnel.
• Support implementation of process and BOM changes on the line.
• Formal documentation of procedures and work instructions by ECO.
• Identify potential safety hazards in manufacturing stations and processes and drive solutions to them.
• Lead by example in eliminating Process Engineering from Production’s critical path.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities utilizing PFMEA, and a wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gage R&R), lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts.

• 3-5 years professional work experience in volume Production environment working with electronics, semiconductor equipment or opto‑mechanical assemblies.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies is preferable.
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and self‑motivated.
• Experience in sub‑systems, fibers, precision optical/electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Strong record of problem solving, implementing robust processes and systems.
• Experience with new product introduction and product lifecycle process.
• Experience with mechanical drawings, basic tooling and fixture design.
• Knowledge and understanding of optics, fibers, laser diodes and test equipment is highly preferred.
• Ability to work in cleanroom attire and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time, including laser safety protective eyewear.

• Starting pay depends on qualifications:
• Process Technician I - starts at $23.41 - $29.30 per hour
• Process Technician II - starts at $25.49 - $33.10 per hour
• Process Technician III - starts at $27.57 - $35.80 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.
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