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nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 day ago

Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Camas, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$26/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. They are seeking an Engineering intern for the summer of 2026 to assist in production and prototype builds, design experiments, and contribute to process optimization efforts within the Sensing team.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in production and prototype builds of pulsed fiber laser systems for sensing applications

Design and execute experiments related to process optimization

Quantify measurement uncertainty using techniques like gage R&R

Assist with tooling development alongside mechanical engineers

Write and edit work instructions

Qualification

Manufacturing process optimizationMeasurement system analysisCycle time modelingContinuous improvementNew product introductionsAnalytical skillsEagerness to learnProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInitiative

Required

You must be working toward a degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

You must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college

You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered

You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills

You take initiative and have an eagerness to learn

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits including Prescription and Orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

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