nLIGHT Corp

Senior Mechanical Engineer

nLIGHT Corp • $103K — $125K *
Camas, WA 98607In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 7+ years relevant industry experience
  • Proven track record in high-precision product and tooling development
  • Hands-on experience in prototype measuring, assembly, and validation
  • Familiarity with manufacturing methods for high-volume applications
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices
  • Experience with engineering analysis for design guidance

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design efforts for new laser diode products
  • Generate innovative hardware architectures to meet varied requirements
  • Apply DFSS principles to create cost-optimized solutions
  • Perform thermal, fluid, and mechanical stress modeling for designs
  • Validate manufacturability by identifying critical tolerances
  • Collaborate with suppliers for manufacturability and cost effectiveness
  • Document development progress and outcomes for reporting purposes

Benefits

  • Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned wages
  • Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off annually
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
Full Job Description
Description

Position Summary

nLIGHT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own hardware design and development efforts of high-power laser diode modules from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to and lead mechanical design efforts for the development of new laser diode products and tooling to support manufacturing and testing
  • Generate innovative hardware architectures to meet performance, environmental, reliability and cost requirements
  • Apply DFSS principals throughout development process to create manufacturable, cost-optimized solutions that meet design goals
  • Perform engineering analysis including thermal, fluid and mechanical stress modeling to guide designs of high precision opto-mechanical assemblies
  • Validate manufacturability of new designs by identifying critical manufacturing tolerances and viable process plans
  • Participate in the procurement process and collaborate with suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturability and cost
  • Thoroughly document development efforts and present concise reporting of progress and outcomes to all levels within nLIGHT


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
  • Minimum of 7+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Successful track record of high-precision product and tooling development
  • Hands-on experience measuring, assembling and inspecting prototype products and tooling to validate designs
  • Familiarity with manufacturing methods for low to high volume applications
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices, including tolerance analysis and GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
  • Experience performing engineering analysis to guide design decisions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented


Preferred Experience
  • Background in designing high heat load, precision opto-mechanical assemblies
  • Experienced with New Product Introduction (NPI) and product qualification practices
  • Environmental and mechanical qualification testing for military or aerospace applications
  • Proficiency with Ansys or COMSOL analysis tools


nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay depends on qualifications:
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer: $103,000 - $125,000 annually


Other Compensation and Benefits
  • Target Cash Bonus of 6% 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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