nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago
Interim Process Engineering Manager
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $119K/yr
5+ years expnLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. They are seeking an interim Process Engineering Manager to ensure continuity and leadership during an employee’s scheduled leave, managing process engineering teams to develop next generation semiconductor lasers from concept to volume manufacturing.
Defense & Space
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
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
Advanced Degree 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 DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase