DescriptionYour Challenge: nLIGHT is searching for a Principal Advanced Technology Product Development Engineer to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team focused on the design, documentation, and release to production of high-power semiconductor lasers and laser systems.
Your Responsibilities: - Lead mechanical and thermal management design efforts in the development of new laser diode packages, systems, products, and assembly tooling
- Work with advanced technology and product development teams to establish and qualify processes for diode laser assembly and test procedures
- Conduct finite element thermal, fluid, and mechanical stress modeling for high precision and high heat load opto-mechanical assemblies
- Devise, design, build, and qualify robust tooling for assembly processes and electro-optic test equipment
- Work with relevant vendors to evaluate new product designs and to reduce cost and complexity of components
- Plan and execute design verification test protocols including environmental and accelerated life testing
Your Qualifications & Education: - Minimum BS degree, MS degree preferred, in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or comparable field of study
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, thermal management, semiconductor packaging or closely related role
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis, Project Management
- Ability to conduct engineering analyses including advanced materials selection, thermal, fluid, and mechanical modeling, mechanical and /or optical tolerances, assembly and test equipment evaluation
- Candidate shall be highly organized and detail-oriented with clear and professional written and oral communication skills
- Candidate shall be self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance in the areas of defining specifications and requirements, assuring customer needs are addressed, and delivering fully documented solutions
Exceptional candidates will have: - Experience with leading engineers and technicians to meet program goals
- Experience with high heat load electronic or laser assemblies
- Experience with precision opto-mechanical design and optoelectronic packaging
- Experience with optical adhesives, solder attachment, and/or semiconductor packaging
- Experience with electro-optic test equipment and procedures
- Experience with ANSYS or other finite element software
- Experience with LabVIEW or other data acquisition software
- Experience with ZEMAX or other optical design software
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Starting pay depends on qualifications: $125,000 - $160,000 annually
Other Compensation and Benefits:
- Target Cash Bonus of 10% of earned wages
- Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 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
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).
