Lead Laser Systems Engineer – Advanced Tech

nLIGHT, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target Cash Bonus 10% of earned wages

Restricted Stock Unit grants

4 weeks paid time off per year

Health benefits from start date

Medical, Dental, Vision plans with low

HSAs and FSAs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking a Principal Advanced Technology Product Development Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team. You will design, document, and release to production high-power semiconductor lasers and laser systems, focusing on mechanical and thermal management of diode packages and assemblies.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering with expertise in SOLIDWORKS, FEA, and packaging. You will collaborate across technology groups, manage tests, and drive cost-down efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree, MS degree preferred, in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or comparable field of study.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, thermal management, semiconductor packaging or closely related role.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis, Project Management.
• Ability to conduct engineering analyses including advanced materials selection, thermal, fluid, and mechanical modeling, mechanical and /or optical tolerances, assembly and test equipment evaluation.
• Candidate shall be highly organized and detail-oriented with clear and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Candidate shall be self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance in the areas of defining specifications and requirements, assuring customer needs are addressed, and delivering fully documented solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and thermal management design efforts in the development of new laser diode packages, systems, products, and assembly tooling
• Work with advanced technology and product development teams to establish and qualify processes for diode laser assembly and test procedures
• Conduct finite element thermal, fluid, and mechanical stress modeling for high precision and high heat load op to-mechanical assemblies
• Devise, design, build, and qualify robust tooling for assembly processes and electro-optic test equipment
• Work with relevant vendors to evaluate new product designs and to reduce cost and complexity of components
• Plan and execute design verification test protocols including environmental and accelerated life testing

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal management

Finite element analysis

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics

MS degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

LabVIEW

ZEMAX

Job description

nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking a Principal Advanced Technology Product Development Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team. You will design, document, and release to production high-power semiconductor lasers and laser systems, focusing on mechanical and thermal management of diode packages and assemblies.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering with expertise in SOLIDWORKS, FEA, and packaging. You will collaborate across technology groups, manage tests, and drive cost-down efforts