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nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 day ago

Interim Process Engineering Manager

Vancouver, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $119K/yr

5+ years exp

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. They are seeking an interim Process Engineering Manager to lead process engineering teams and ensure the continuity of operations during a leave of absence, focusing on the development of next-generation semiconductor lasers.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to the laser fabrication process engineering team in an optoelectronics manufacturing facility

Support government and internally funded research and development programs by providing scientific guidance for new laser device designs and processes

Assist nLIGHT’s senior management team by providing scientific input into strategic plans and analyzing objectives for development of new dielectric passivation, optical coatings and metal contact materials for next generation products

Identify and lead opportunities for advanced thin film deposition processes utilizing plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition processes, magnetron sputter deposition processes, ion-beam deposited processes and ion-assisted electron beam evaporation processes by designing and performing deposition process development experiments

Manage & conduct structural, compositional, optical and electrical characterization of materials and root cause failure analysis of processes employing in-house and external analytical tools/techniques

Summarize and present results in internal and external forums. Prepare written reports, research papers and technical documents

Drive continuous improvement opportunities and yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gage R&R), lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts

Support transition of new products from prototype to volume production utilizing DFSS and DFM

Qualification

Semiconductor manufacturingOptoelectronics process technologyLeadership experienceThin film depositionProcess designAnalytical techniquesProblem-solving methodologiesLean manufacturingSix SigmaGreen Belt certificationBlack Belt certificationDFSSDFMCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCross functional coordination

Required

5+ years of research/development/manufacturing experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes and III/V optoelectronics process technology

5+ years of leadership experience in leading, motivating and managing a highly qualified technical teams

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Optical, Physics, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical) or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies

Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics, generation and propagation of light and electrical transport in solid materials and the interaction of photons, electrons and ions with matter

Expertise in semiconductor process technology, science and technology of thin films, process design and device fabrication, materials synthesis and characterization techniques

Demonstrated ability to resolve fabrication process problems in a manufacturing environment by using structured methodologies and implementing robust solutions

Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership and communication skills

Ability to coordinate effectively with cross functional, multi-cultural teams

Preferred

Experience qualifying new processes and equipment and into volume production preferred

Green Belt, Black Belt or Lean Expert Preferred

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

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