Senior Equipment Engineer

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).

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• Ability to travelup to 10%.

The Senior Equipment Engineer provides technical leadership and lifecycle ownership for equipment supporting high-volume laserproduction.

This role drives equipment reliability, qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and continuous improvement while partnering with Manufacturing, Process, Quality, Facilities, EHS, automation, customers, and suppliers. The position also leads complex root-cause investigations, ensures compliance with safety and quality requirements,mentorstechnical personnel, and supports production objectives across multiple shifts.

• Manages the equipment lifecyclefor nLIGHT-built andprocuredequipment,including spare-parts strategiesandobsolescence planning.
• Partners with customers on contract manufacturing linesto install, qualify,andmaintaincustomer-owned equipmentinaccordancewithcontract requirements, including service andspare-partsstrategies.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improvenLIGHT’sbusiness systems related to equipment management, including compliance, calibration, repairs, and ticketing systems.
• Developsandmaintainsstrong relationships with key equipment suppliers.
• Collaborates with project teams to qualify new equipment and place it into service.
• Responds to production escalations, including defined after-hours or on-call expectations.
• Leads complex troubleshooting and root-cause investigations using methods such as 8D, DMAIC, fault-tree analysis, or FMEA.
• Developspreventive and predictive maintenance plans and improves equipment reliability.
• Writesandmaintains equipment specifications, qualification protocols, acceptance criteria, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Partners with Manufacturing, Process, Quality, Facilities, EHS, IT/automation, and technicians.
• Ensures equipment meets applicable safety, regulatory, calibration, quality-system, and change-control requirements.
• Leadsequipment installation, factoryandsite acceptance testing, commissioning, validation, and handoff to production.
• Manages equipment upgrades, retrofits, automation, controls, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Mentorsjunior engineers and technicians and provides technical leadership across shifts.
• Managesvendors, service contracts, quotations, scope, schedule, budget, and installation performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field, plus five years of experience supporting high-volume, multi-shift production lines; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with optical metrology, optical benches, and/or electrical test stations.
• Understanding of measurement systems analysis and gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R).
• Detailed understanding of equipment metrics and practices, including uptime, calibration, preventive maintenance, spare-parts management, obsolescence planning, risk management, and strategies for tools thatrepresenta single point of failure.
• Demonstrated project ownership and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Strong record of problem-solving and data analysis using structured methodologies.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings, with knowledge of basic tooling and fixture design.
• Experience with data analysis and experimental design.
• Experience with PLCs, motion control, machine vision, robotics, data acquisition, or equipment software/interfaces.
• Familiarity with CAPA, 8D, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and control-system documentation.
• Ability to learn quickly and…