Process Engineer; Level II or Senior

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 and 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).

Process Engineers enable next generation components and systems related to semiconductor diodes lasers, fiber optic coupled devices, and fiber lasers. Drive continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment for new product development, sustained legacy products, and support production as appropriate and coordinate a wide range of cross functional groups. This position is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

• Coordinates effectively with cross functional groups (Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality) to drive root cause analysis, yield improvements and cost reduction.
• Provides technical leadership and support to customer facing teams for resolving customer concerns and business development.
• Leads and executes process development and improvement projects from conception to completion.
• Identifies recent external advancements in appropriate technical field and qualifies into production as capable processes.
• Supports transition of new products from prototype to volume production utilizing DFSS and DFM.
• Drives continuous improvement opportunities and yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R), lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts.
• Supports manufacturing of released processes and products including generating BOMs and routers, documenting work instructions and supporting training of personnel.
• Evaluates, procures, and qualifies new manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Directs daily activities of engineering technicians.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Optical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Physics) or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies.
• 3+ years of experience in process or product development of laser components, sub‑systems, fiber optics, precision optical/electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge and understanding of optical fibers, fiber assemblies and termination, optics, laser diodes and a variety of metrology/characterization/failure analysis techniques.
• Hands‑on working experience with optical fibers, lasers, optics and precision opto‑mechanical systems and tools.
• Strong record of problem solving and data analysis through structured methodologies in high order multi‑dimensional spaces.
• Situational leadership skills and ability to work with cross functional & multi‑site teams effectively.
• Strong command of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, basic tooling, and fixture design.
• Understanding of new product introduction, qualification, and product lifecycle process.
• ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt.
• In addition to the above qualifications, the ideal candidate embraces teamwork and mentoring opportunities among engineering and operations environments.

• Hybrid microelectronic packaging experience a plus.
• Experience with industry standards such as MIL‑STD‑883, MIL‑PRF‑38534, IPC/J‑STD‑001 and IPC‑A‑610, ANSI OP, and ISO 10110‑7.
• Background with the following processes and equipment: die attach/bonding, wire/ribbon bonding, vacuum solder reflow ovens, optical fiber alignment, hermetic seam sealing, solder and epoxies, electro‑optical, electro‑pneumatic and pressurized gas systems.
• ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Process Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000 annually
• Senior Process Engineer: $100,000 - $125,000

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of your wages (6% for Senior)
• 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…