nLIGHT Corp

Product Development Engineer

nLIGHT Corp • $85K — $115K *
Camas, WA 98607In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Optical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Physics) or related field.
  • Hands-on experience with building and testing optical systems and precision opto-mechanical tools.
  • Strong knowledge of laser diodes, optics, and fiber coupling methods.
  • Experience in data analysis and modeling using MATLAB, Python, R, or similar tools.
  • Skilled in programming laboratory equipment using LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python.
  • Experience in high-reliability laser packaging and opto-mechanical design.
  • Familiarity with process development concepts, including DOE and DFSS.

Responsibilities

  • Independently research and integrate new packaging developments for diode laser modules.
  • Lead the full technical development process for diode laser-based packages.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and close technology gaps.
  • Work with teams to develop custom assembly equipment including optical, mechanical, and software components.
  • Apply DFSS concepts like DOE and FMEA to influence design optimizations.
  • Develop designs that meet performance, cost, reliability, and scheduling criteria.
  • Validate manufacturability by assessing critical tolerances and processes for capability.

Benefits

  • Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages.
  • Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants.
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year and 10 paid holidays.
  • Health benefits available on the 1st day of the month post-start date.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at low premiums.
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
  • Tuition Assistance Program and Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
Description

Summary
This position is for an engineer who will own all aspects of product development of new diode laser modules, from concept through production. This position will shape the future of the next generation laser module designs.

Functions:
  • Independently research new developments in packaging that can be incorporated in next-generation laser-diode modules.
  • Lead the technical development of diode laser-based packages from concept into production.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify technology gaps and provide roadmaps for closure.
  • Work with multifunctional teams to develop custom assembly equipment, including optical, mechanical, and software.
  • Utilize DFSS concepts including DOE and FMEA, Monte-Carlo analysis throughout development process to influence designs and achieve optimized results.
  • Develop and optimize designs while meeting performance, cost, reliability and schedule requirements.
  • Validate the manufacturability of new designs by identifying critical manufacturing tolerances and the process steps that lead to a viable process capability.
  • Develop qualification test schedules that include environmental testing, accelerated aging, and design margin assessment by testing to failure.
  • Present information in written and oral reports to all levels within nLight


Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Optical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Physics) or similar field is required.
  • Hands-on experience building and testing optical systems (ex. optical fibers, lasers, optics) and precision opto-mechanical systems and tools.
  • Thorough knowledge of laser diodes, optics and fiber coupling methods.
  • Data analysis and modeling (MATLAB, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, etc.)
  • Experienced in programming laboratory equipment (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python etc)
  • High reliability laser packaging and opto-mechanical design experience.
  • Process Development experience, including DOE and DFSS.

Preferred:
  • Experienced in modeling thermo-optical systems (Ansys, COMSOL, Nastran, Zemax, etc)
  • Background and experience in thermal modeling and experimentation including experience with two-phase cooling


nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay depends on qualifications:
  • Product Development Engineer I: $85,000 - $95,000 annually
  • Product Development Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000 annually


Other Compensation and Benefits
  • Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
  • 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).

About nLIGHT Corp

nLight is an American laser company founded in 2000 by Scott Keeney. The company is privately held and funded by venture capital firms. It has headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, and operations in Shanghai, Hillsboro, Oregon, and Lohja, Finland. nLight specializes in diode laser components and systems, fiber laser components and systems, and optical fibers. Their key markets include materials processing, consumer electronics, and medical and military applications. nLight was founded in 2000 during the telecom boom. Since its inception, nLight has grown to more than four hundred employees worldwide and has won numerous awards.[citation needed] In 2005, nLight created nConnect, an independent 501(c)(3) entity with a mission to increase student interest and achievement in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) by connecting schools to business.
Learn more about nLIGHT Corp
Size
1,300 employees
Market Cap
$440.5 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$20.9 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.7%
Revenue
$222.7 million
NASDAQ
LASR
* Ladders Estimates

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