nLIGHT, Inc. · 2 months ago
Product/Systems Engineer
Camas, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $90K/yrnLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. The Product/Systems Engineer will be involved in the entire product life cycle, focusing on system architecture, performance metrics, and troubleshooting to develop next generation directed energy laser products.
ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Understand and document system architectures and critical sub-systems/sub-components
Conduct system testing to validate performance and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues both in person on the manufacturing floor as well as remotely with customers
Support Sales and Management to understand customer applications, product use, and generate sales collateral
Seek improvements in reliability based on failure analysis of external RMAs and internal NCMs establishing root cause and appropriate corrective/preventative action plans
Aggregate and review production data (yield to specifications, cycle times, labor hours, BOM costs) to facilitate improvement plans
Present opportunities to improve efficiency/accuracy/quality with new tools/systems/processes
Collaborate with development and manufacturing engineer teams to set schedules, create process instruction, and refine BOM accuracy
Estimate project costs with work breakdowns as well as establish initial product costs through detailed yielded engineering BOMs
Contribute to nLIGHT’s NPI (New Product Introduction) process for new product releases
Qualification
Required
BS Physics, Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Excellent communication, listening and collaboration skills
Mindfulness and an ability to absorb and assimilate information rapidly
Ability to solve/break down complex problems
The ability to coordinate across organizational boundaries
Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Strong Computer Skills required. Useful list includes VB, MS Excel, MS Word, SQL, Python, MS Dynamics D365, PDM, etc
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)
Preferred
Direct optical, laser, mechanical, and/or electrical design experience preferred
Program/Project Management competency helpful
Benefits
Target Cash Bonus of 5% of your 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
Company
nLIGHT, Inc.
nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.
Founded in 2000
1001-5000 employees
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
Leadership Team
Scott Keeney
CEO
Robert Martinsen
CTO
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