Mechanical Engineer - Laser & Automation Technology
Description
Who We Are:
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a rapidly growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a rapidly growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Your Challenge:
nLIGHT is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to work within a multidisciplinary team focused on the design, documentation, and release to production of equipment, fixtures and tooling for the manufacture of high-power solid-state lasers and laser systems.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to and/or lead mechanical design efforts in the development of new laser diode manufacturing processes, systems, products, and assembly tooling
- Work with Operations and Process development teams to establish and qualify processes and fixturing for diode laser assembly and test procedures
- Devise, design, build, and qualify robust tooling for assembly processes and electro-optic test equipment
- Work with relevant vendors to evaluate new equipment and fixture designs to reduce cost and complexity
- Plan and execute design verification test protocols to qualify equipment and fixtures for production use
- Adapt established and innovative low-cost manufacturing concepts to laser product designs
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or comparable field of study and at least 5 years of experience in a mechanical engineering or closely related role. MS Preferred.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, engineering drawing practices, and GD&T
- Demonstrated experience with both equipment and product design
- Ability to conduct engineering analyses including advanced materials selection, thermal, fluid, and mechanical modeling, mechanical and /or optical tolerances, assembly and test equipment evaluation
- Experience with low cost, high quality manufacturing techniques. Ideal candidates will have a history of adapting technologies from other industries to lower-volume, high mix manufacturing models
- Candidate shall be highly organized and detail-oriented with clear and professional written and oral communication skills
- Candidate shall be self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance in the areas of defining specifications and requirements, assuring customer needs are addressed, and delivering fully documented solutions
Exceptional candidates will have:
- Experience with precision opto-mechanical design and optoelectronic packaging
- Experience with electro-optic test equipment and procedures
- Experienced with New Product Introduction (NPI) and product qualification practices
- Experience with ANSYS or other finite element software
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary, level based on experience, education and skills:
Salary, level based on experience, education and skills:
- Mechanical Engineer II: $85,000 - $105,000
- Senior Mechanical Engineer: $100,000 - $120,000
Other Compensation and Benefits
- Target Cash Bonus of 5% of your wages, depending upon level
- Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, increasing by 1 day each year up to 4 weeks
- 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
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).
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanying temporary supplement. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [email protected].