Engineering Technician

nLIGHT, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target Cash Bonus

Vacation and Sick Leave

Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. in Camas, WA is seeking an Engineering Technician to contribute to next‑generation industrial fiber laser components and systems. You will work with a cross‑functional team on prototyping, testing, and documentation for transfer to manufacturing.

The role involves performing proof‑of‑concepts, building prototypes, and ensuring lab safety while supporting engineering from development to production. Compensation reflects experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in lasers, optics, electronics, or related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with high power lasers, optics, and fibers.
• Experience with fiber processing and inspection tooling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial proof-of-concept experiments.
• Build and characterize prototypes.
• Develop and document processes and tooling.
• Assist in transferring products to manufacturing and training operators.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safe operation of development labs.
• Troubleshoot problems in development lab and factory.

Skills

High power lasers

Optics

Fiber processing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Mech. drawings

Education

Associate degree or higher in lasers/optics/electronics or related engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power meters

CCD cameras/beam profilers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

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).

Work closely with a cross‑functional engineering team to develop next‑generation industrial fiber laser components and systems. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct initial proof‑of‑concept experiments
• Build and characterize prototypes
• Develop and document processes and tooling
• Assist in transferring products to manufacturing, including training of operators
• Maintain equipment, organize materials and supplies, and ensure safe operation of development labs
• Troubleshoot problems in the development lab and the factory

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher in lasers, optics, electronics, or another engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in related technologies
• Experience with high power lasers, optics, and fibers
• Experience with tools and equipment for fiber processing and inspection
• Experience supporting engineers working with lasers, fiber optics, electro‑optic or opto‑mechanical devices, or electronics
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized, self‑motivated
• Experience with electronics and test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power meters, CCD cameras or beam profilers, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
• Familiarity with mechanical drawings and basic tooling
• Experience with Excel and data‑analysis software
• Training or experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, and Design of Experiments

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting level and pay depends on qualifications:

• Engineering Technician I: $23.41 - $29.30 per hour
• Engineering Technician II: $25.49 - $33.10 per hour

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
• 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 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
• Company paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• 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 [emailprotected].

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