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nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 month ago

Optical Engineer - High Power Fiber Amplifiers

Camas, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $98K/yr

3+ years exp

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. They are seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer to support complex opto-mechanical systems through the full product lifecycle, focusing on manufacturing readiness and quality oversight of fiber laser systems.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own product health for released fiber laser platforms: monitor yield, reliability, and field returns (RMA)

Lead root cause investigations and coordinate rework plans for non-compliant material (NCM) and RMAs; partner with Quality and Process Engineering to implement fixes

Support laser system integration and performance validation in development builds

Define and oversee product-level stress screening requirements (e.g., thermal, vibration, burn-in) in coordination with test and reliability teams to ensure early detection of latent defects

Collaborate with R&D on design improvements and ensure manufacturability of new features

Review production data and feedback to identify trends and suggest design or process changes

Maintain working knowledge of system architecture, performance specifications, and the parameters most critical to quality and reliability

Assist in defining qualification plans, product specs, and DFX reviews for NPI efforts

Interface with Supply Chain to troubleshoot material issues and support cost reduction initiatives

Communicate technical updates to cross-functional teams, including Operations, QA, and Sales

Qualification

Optical EngineeringProduct EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisHigh-Power LasersSolidWorksData Analysis ToolsEffective CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationFast-Paced Environment

Required

BS or MS in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

3–7 years of experience in product engineering, manufacturing engineering, or NPI roles supporting complex systems (e.g., lasers, optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware)

Experience with production ramp support, failure analysis, and managing RMAs/NCMs

Practical experience with NPI or sustaining engineering support in a production setting

Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and methods (e.g., 8D, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FMEA)

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with evolving requirements

Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred

Experience with high-power lasers for defense or aerospace applications

Familiarity with SolidWorks, ERP systems, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL)

Working knowledge of reliability engineering, laser safety standards, and test automation

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

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

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees