Device Engineer

nLIGHT, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks Paid Time Off per year

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to drive continuous improvement and sustaining engineering for our semiconductor laser technology.

You will contribute to developing the next generation of diode lasers from concept to production, while supporting manufacturing with failure analysis and data trend studies. Collaboration with cross-functional teams across sites is essential to maintain schedules and deliver high-quality devices.

Qualifications

• MS with >3 years experience or PhD in relevant engineering fields.
• Strong understanding of wafer fabrication and surface chemistry.
• Excellent communication and cross-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and sustaining engineering for semiconductor technology.
• Develop next generation diode lasers from concept to production.
• Support manufacturing with failure analysis and data trend analysis.
• Coordinate effectively with cross-functional groups to maintain schedules.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Diode laser design

Optical modeling

Semiconductor fabrication

Data analysis

Python

SQL

MATLAB

C

DOE

Education

MS/PhD in Engineering (Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronics, Materials)

Tools

SPC

DOE

Job description

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).
Job Summary
The candidate will drive continuous improvement and sustaining Engineering activities of nLight’s semiconductor technology. They will contribute to the development of next generation of diode lasers from concept to production. Support manufacturing with failure analysis and data trend analysis. The role involves coordinating effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups.
Skills Required

• A solid understanding of semiconductor physics, semiconductor material properties and photonics.
• Demonstrated strong ability to design GaAs/InP based semiconductor diode laser structures and capable of 1D/2D optical modeling of diode lasers.
• Experience in testing and/or fabricating semiconductor diode lasers
• Data analysis capabilities and preferred coding skills in Python, SQL, Matlab, C
• Suggest and drive continuous improvements and maintain production yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R/MSA)
• Support manufacturing of released processes and products including generating BOMs and routes, documenting work instructions and support training of personnel.
• Collaborate with the daily activities of engineering technicians
• Solve complex technical problems in a timely manner such that schedules (production or development) are maintained.

Requirements

• MS with >3 years working experience or Ph.D. in Engineering (Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronics, Material Science)
• Technical understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes, material interactions, micron-scale surface chemistry, dominant failure mechanisms and analytical techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with cross functional & multi-site teams.
• Preferred experience with mechanical drawings related to mask design, basic tool or fixture design.
• Preferred Knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiment.
• Preferred experience with code scripting for data logging and data management

NLIGHT Is Proud To Offer Comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary level based on experience, education and skills:

• Device Engineer I: $85,000 - $95,000
• Device Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000
• Senior Device Engineer: $103,000 to $130,000

Other Compensation And Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages (6% for senior 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 [phone] or [e-mail].

E-Verify Participation
N_LIGHT 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