nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 day ago
MOCVD Engineer, Senior or Principal
nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers, headquartered in Camas, Washington. They are seeking a senior or principal-level MOCVD Engineer responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of semiconductor laser products through innovative MOCVD processes and enhancements.
ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Supports government and internal research and development by developing innovative and leading-edge MOCVD processes
Drives continuous improvement of semiconductor laser performance through MOCVD process enhancements
Sustains and trouble-shoots production processes for manufacturing high power semiconductor lasers
Improves KPI's for control of manufacturing processes and improves process documentation in line with ISO standards
Writes technical and scientific reports and presents results in internal and external forums
Effectively leads and mentors operators, technicians and engineers
Contributes to strategic plans for MOCVD technology improvement
Qualification
Required
5+ years of development or manufacturing experience with GaAs & InP semiconductor lasers on Aixtron MOCVD tools
Advanced Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials or Chemistry required
Strong background in Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Device Physics, Epitaxial Processes and Materials Science
Broad knowledge of and experience with materials characterization techniques including but not limited to SIMS, EDX, PL, ECV, XRD measurements
Excellent analytic, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to clearly and effectively summarize and present results
Self-motivated and a strong team player
Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Preferred
PhD preferred
Benefits
Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of 6% to 8% of your wages, depending on 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
Company
nLIGHT, Inc.
nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$207.11MKey Investors
Mohr Davidow Ventures
2018-04-25IPO
2017-05-10Series G· $25.78M
2016-01-26Series Unknown· $35.83M
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