Sr. Equipment Technician- Day Shift

nLIGHT; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Jury duty and bereavement leave

Job summary

nLIGHT, located in Camas, Washington, is seeking an Equipment Technician to maintain and service Test & Bonding equipment in a clean room environment. You will operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and upgrade tools, document procedures, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

The role requires 3+ years of maintenance experience and the ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics. Shift work, safety compliance, and teamwork are essential in our growing operation.

Qualifications

• Background in equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and piping schematics.
• Ability to write technical procedures and work instructions.
• Experience with SPC is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of tools and facilities
• Performs set-up, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades and preventative maintenance on Test & Bonding equipment using CMMS
• Supports installation of process tools
• Collects and evaluates equipment data, including SPC, to ensure equipment baselines and operations remain in control and quality maintenance standards are met
• Creates preventative maintenance procedures
• Drives/enables suggestions from the team and other sources to implementation, resulting in continuous improvement
• Provides recommendations for new or improved procedures
• Responsible for lab safety, spare part inventory, and 5S organization
• Cross trains other technicians
• Supports operations as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Technical writing

SPC understanding

MS Office / computer skills

Lifting & clean room work

On-call / shift readiness

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics or Manufacturing Tech

Tools

CMMS system

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).

Schedule

• Monday‑Friday 7:30A-4P

Functions

• Responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of tools and facilities
• Performs set‑up, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades and preventative maintenance tasks on Test & Bonding equipment using CMMS system
• Supports installation of process tools
• Collects and evaluates equipment data, including SPC, to ensure equipment baselines and operations remain in control and quality maintenance standards are met
• Creates preventative maintenance procedures
• Drives/enables suggestions from the team and other sources to implementation, resulting in continuous improvement
• Provides recommendations for new or improved procedures
• Responsible for lab safety, spare part inventory, and 5S organization
• Cross trains other technicians
• Supports operations as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 3+ years equipment maintenance experience. (not required)
• Associate Degree in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology or equivalent working experience desired
• Strong background in Equipment Maintenance
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
• Ability to understand electrical schematics, pneumatic drawings, and piping schematics
• Excellent written and verbal communications skill
• Ability to write technical procedures and work instructions
• General understanding of SPC
• Intermediate Microsoft office and computer skills
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment, work from ladders, and lift (<75lbs)
• Shift work is required
• Prefer prior experience of the Emergency Response Team with ability to wear respirators and SCBA equipment
• Demonstrates personal modesty with the intent to enhance teamwork dynamics within the group and between cross‑functional area
• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis, if needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Equipment Technician I - $24.00 to $30.00 per hour
Equipment Technician II - $26.00 to $33.80 per hour
Sr Equipment Technician - $28.50 to $38.50 per hour

• Shift differentials are paid at the rate of 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
• 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 [e-mail].

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