Senior or Principal Process Development Engineer

Camas, WA, United States

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). About the Role A key leader within the Process Engineering team, the successful candidate will require a strong combination of technical acumen in a fiber laser / optics / systems engineering related field, leadership / situational awareness, and a drive to deliver successful outcomes in a faced paced environment. They will coordinate effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups to deliver capable processes leveraging a vertically integrated manufacturing environment. This is a full-time onsite position, working at our Camas location. Your Responsibilities: Early engagement with design teams on new system architecture / designs to ensure manufacturability in production

Utilizing Systems Engineering techniques, ensure efficient integration of optical, mechanical, and electrical components to deliver high yielding production processes

Leads and executes process development and improvement projects from conceptionto completion

Supportstransition of new products from prototype to volume production utilizingLean practices, DFSS, and DFM

Supports manufacturing of released processes and products including documenting work instructions and critical processes, and support training of personnel

Evaluation,procurement, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment and tools

Identification of recent external advancements in appropriate technical fields and qualifiesthese into production as capable processes

Directs daily activities of Engineers and Engineering Technicians

Your Qualifications & Experience: Post-Graduate Degree in engineering (Optical, Electrical, Physics, Mechanical, Chemical) and 10+ years of industrial experience in closely related technologies, or equivalent combination of education (Bachelors Degree) and exceptional industrial experience

Extensive experience in process or product development, covering technology areas such as lasers, opto-mechanical integration or complex power electronics

Systems Engineering skills with strong expertise in process and quality control methods and a detailed understanding of statistical process control techniques and process capability

Direct experience with manufacturing and testing of high-powered electrical and optical systems. Experience with defense-related industries and standards including experience assessing and delivering processes to required TRL / MRL levels preferred

Experience with setting up early prototyping and testing and new product lines and transitioning early products into volume production

Strong record of problem solving through structured methodologies and implementing and sustaining robust processes and systems

Situational leadership skills and ability to work with cross functional & multi-site teams effectively. Ability to drive consensus and deliver results in a faced paced environment

Hands-on working experience with optical fibers, lasers, optics, electronics and precision mechanical systems and required tools. Optical fiber splicing experience highly desired

Experience with assembly processes including use of tools, complex test equipment, adhesives, electrical power and cooling systems highly desired

Working knowledge of manufacturing financial metrics and understanding of key drivers of cost

Demonstrated ability to hire, train and mentor engineers and technicians

Preferred Qualifications ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt

Master's and/or PhD

Knowledge and understanding of optical fibers, fiber assemblies and termination, optics, test margins, laser diodes and a variety of metrology/characterization/failure analysis techniques.

Experience with JMP, SQL, LabView, MATLAB, PowerBI, etc.

10+ years of recent experience in process or product development of lasers, electronics, systems engineering and yield improvements or related discipline.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Starting salary level is based on qualifications: Sr Process Development Engineer: $100,000 to $125,000 annually

Principal Process Development Engineer: $125,000 to $155,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits Eligible for Target Cash Bonus of 6-8% of base salary (depending on level)

Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants

3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, increasing by 1 day each year up to 4 weeks

9 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 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 [email protected] .

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