LabVIEW Developer

nLIGHT, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

nLIGHT in Camas, WA, is seeking a LabVIEW developer/CIM Engineer to create, enhance, and support LabVIEW applications that control manufacturing and test equipment and capture production data for high‑power laser builds.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and IT to translate requirements into reliable software that follows design standards and change‑control processes, with hands‑on support for the production line and occasional after‑hours remote troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of LabVIEW programming experience.
• B.S. in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Track record of driving projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Create and support LabVIEW applications that interface with and control manufacturing and test equipment used to build high‑power lasers
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to clarify requirements and deliver projects on schedule
• Thoroughly documents software processes and end‑user instructions
• Follows software design standards including abstraction, object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and change control
• Supports and improves existing LabVIEW software
• Provides hands‑on support for nLIGHT's manufacturing line, including occasional after‑hours remote support
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information and sensitive data in accordance with company policies
• Troubleshoots automation issues to root‑cause and implements corrective actions
• Implements monitoring/diagnostics (logging, error handling, alarms) to reduce downtime
• Integrates automation with Company databases
• Deploys/releases software to production (build packaging, installers, versioning, rollback)
• Validates changes before release (test plans, dry runs, basic verification/acceptance with Manufacturing)
• Complies with U.S. export control requirements and technology control procedures when handling technical data, software, and test information
• Escalates potential compliance issues to appropriate internal teams in a timely manner
• Reports to the IT Software Manager

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Project management

Independent work

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Tools

LVOOP

Benchtop test equipment

SQL databases

Job description

About nLIGHT

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

As a LabVIEW developer/CIM Engineer, you will create, enhance, and support LabVIEW applications that control manufacturing and test equipment and capture production data for high‑power laser builds. You collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and IT to turn requirements into reliable, well‑documented software that follows design standards and change‑control processes. You also provide hands‑on support for the manufacturing line, including occasional after‑hours remote troubleshooting. This role is based primarily onsite in Camas, WA, with occasional work in Vancouver, WA and reports to the IT Software Manager.

Responsibilities

• Creates and supports LabVIEW applications that interface with and control manufacturing and test equipment used to build high‑power lasers
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to clarify requirements and deliver projects on schedule
• Thoroughly documents software processes and end‑user instructions
• Follows software design standards including abstraction, object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and change control
• Supports and improves existing LabVIEW software
• Provides hands‑on support for nLIGHT's manufacturing line, including occasional after‑hours remote support
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information and sensitive data in accordance with company policies
• Troubleshoots automation issues to root‑cause and implements corrective actions
• Implements monitoring/diagnostics (logging, error handling, alarms) to reduce downtime
• Integrates automation with Company databases
• Deploys/releases software to production (build packaging, installers, versioning, rollback)
• Validates changes before release (test plans, dry runs, basic verification/acceptance with Manufacturing)
• Complies with U.S. export control requirements and technology control procedures when handling technical data, software, and test information
• Escalates potential compliance issues (e.g., unintended disclosure, improper sharing, or unauthorized access) to the appropriate internal teams in a timely manner
• Reports to the IT Software Manager

Qualifications

• 1+ years of LabVIEW programming experience
• Collaborative, team‑oriented working style
• B.S. in engineering or a related scientific field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Track record of driving projects to completion
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of LabVIEW programming experience, including LVOOP
• 1+ years of experience supporting a production line or manufacturing environment
• Experience designing and implementing manufacturing and test stations
• Experience developing systems involving lasers and electro‑optical components
• Working knowledge of SQL databases
• Proficiency with benchtop test equipment and basic electronics

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting salary level is based on qualifications:

• CIM Engineer I: $85,000 - $95,000 annually
• CIM Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000 annually
• Senior CIM Engineer III: $103,000 - $135,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% 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 [phone] or [email protected].

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.

Notices

• E-Verify Participation Poster
• Right to Work Poster