Laser Process Technician – EMOF & Optics Innovation

nLIGHT, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain EMOF reactors and assessment tools, ensuring material quality meets specifications. The role emphasizes safety, process optimization, and collaboration with Process Engineering.

Eligible candidates have an associate degree or related industrial experience, with preference for laser/optics backgrounds. Roles involve shift work and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or Chemistry or related industrial experience.
• Degree in Laser or optics technology preferred.
• 1+ years in volume production with electronics, semiconductor equipment or opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with mechanical drawings and basic tooling.
• Strong attention to detail, organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate EMOF processes and sustain production wafer processing for high power lasers.
• Identify opportunities to improve yield, throughput, and cycle time.
• Monitor manufacturing processes via SPC and document procedures for ISO.
• Troubleshoot equipment, collect data, and communicate solutions clearly.
• Train and certify Production Personnel and support BOM changes on the line.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Self-motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics/Physics/Engineering

Laser/optics technology degree preferred

Tools

Mechanical drawings

Job description

nLIGHT, Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Process Technician to operate and maintain EMOF reactors and assessment tools, ensuring material quality meets specifications. The role emphasizes safety, process optimization, and collaboration with Process Engineering.

Eligible candidates have an associate degree or related industrial experience, with preference for laser/optics backgrounds. Roles involve shift work and comprehensive benefits.