DescriptionJob Summary:The candidate will drive continuous improvement and sustaining Engineering activities of nLight's semiconductor technology. They will contribute to the development of next generation of diode lasers from concept to production. Support manufacturing with failure analysis and data trend analysis. The role involves coordinating effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups.
Skills required:- A solid understanding of semiconductor physics, semiconductor material properties and photonics.
- Demonstrated strong ability to design GaAs/InP based semiconductor diode laser structures and capable of 1D/2D optical modeling of diode lasers.
- Experience in testing and/or fabricating semiconductor diode lasers
- Data analysis capabilities and preferred coding skills in Python, SQL, Matlab, C
- Suggest and drive continuous improvements and maintain production yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R/MSA)
- Support manufacturing of released processes and products including generating BOMs and routes, documenting work instructions and support training of personnel.
- Collaborate with the daily activities of engineering technicians
- Solve complex technical problems in a timely manner such that schedules (production or development) are maintained.
Requirements: - MS with >3 years working experience or Ph.D. in Engineering (Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronics, Material Science)
- Technical understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes, material interactions, micron-scale surface chemistry, dominant failure mechanisms and analytical techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with cross functional & multi-site teams.
- Preferred experience with mechanical drawings related to mask design, basic tool or fixture design.
- Preferred Knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiment.
- Preferred experience with code scripting for data logging and data management
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary level based on experience, education and skills:
- Device Engineer I: $85,000 - $95,000
- Device Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000
- Senior Device Engineer: $103,000 to $130,000
Other Compensation and Benefits
- Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages (6% for senior level)
- 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 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).
