Product Engineer - Fiber Lasers

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively 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).

Summary

The Product Engineer is charged with oversight of all aspects of product life cycle including NPI (New Product Introduction) associated costs, performance metrics, and schedules to enable next-generation product realization at nLIGHT. The preferred candidate will be highly motivated with an excellent track record of performance and innovation in photonics, the ability to communicate with and support customers, and will bring their passion for developing and producing best in class lasers products.

Functions

• Own and complete NPI design-oriented elements, including specifications, product/design FMEAs, DFX, qualification plans, drawings, test requirements, etc.
• Focus on all technical details of products - ranging from initial designs to volume production issues to end of life management.
• Support Sales and Program Managers in cultivating customer relationships and establish understanding of customer applications and associated product use.
• Listen to customer technical wishes and convert them into product solutions and requirements.
• Communicate specifications, device performance and operation, and manufacturing details and schedules to customers in a clear and non-confrontational manner.
• Collaborate with development and manufacturing engineers to determine development and build schedules.
• Work with finance to estimate project costs including ROIs and establish product costs through detailed yielded BOMs.
• Work with buyer/planners to identify key vendor engagement regarding BOM costs, material cost reduction targets, vendor qualification, piece part design trade-offs, and managing delivery of pre-pilot products.
• Lead improvements in reliability based on FA of external RMAs and internal NCMs, and establish root cause failures and appropriate corrective actions.
• Review production data (e.g., yield, cycle time, DL hours, BOM cost) across MFG process to facilitate continual improvement plans.
• Collaborate with development and marketing on product roadmaps that promote the investigation and application of new technologies to meet forecasted industry demands.
• Ensure shipped products meet cost, performance specifications, reliability, and quality goals.
• Support the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products.
• Assist in development of systems to maintain reports and record keeping of company products/processes.
• Establish disciplined Six Sigma (DMAIC, SPC, DOE, Gage R&R, etc.) approach to improvement and use 8 Disciplines of problem solving or equivalent tools to manage engineering activities.
• Manage multiple projects with multi-disciplinary indirectly reporting team members.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of commercial/industrial laser industry experience.
• Project Management competency.
• The ability to coordinate teams across organizational boundaries and work within a matrix organization.
• Direct Optical, Laser, Mechanical, and/or Electrical design experience
• Six Sigma training preferred.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Product Engineer II: $90,000 - $105,000 annually
• Senior Product Engineer: $97,000 - $130,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5-6% of earned wages, depending on level
• 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

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 this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. 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 HR@nlight.net.

E-Verify Participation:

nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

• E-Verify Participation Poster
• Right to Work Poster