Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Technology Apply
Who We Are:
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a rapidly 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). Your Challenge: nLIGHT is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to work within a multidisciplinary team focused on the design, documentation, and release to production of high-power solid-state lasers and laser systems. Your Responsibilities:
Salary, level based on experience, education and skills:
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At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a rapidly 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). Your Challenge: nLIGHT is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to work within a multidisciplinary team focused on the design, documentation, and release to production of high-power solid-state lasers and laser systems. Your Responsibilities:
- Contribute to and/or lead mechanical 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 opto-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 to reduce cost and complexity
- Plan and execute design verification test protocols including environmental and accelerated life testing
- Adapt established and innovative low-cost manufacturing concepts to laser product designs
- Minimum of MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or comparable field of study and at least 3 years of experience in a mechanical engineering or closely related role
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, engineering drawing practices, and GD&T
- Demonstrated experience with both equipment and product design
- Ability to conduct engineering analyses including advanced materials selection, thermal, fluid, and mechanical modeling, mechanical and /or optical tolerances, assembly and test equipment evaluation
- Experience with low cost, high quality manufacturing techniques. Ideal candidates will have a history of adapting technologies from other industries to lower-volume manufacturing models
- 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
- Experience with high heat load electronic or laser assemblies
- Experience with precision opto-mechanical design and optoelectronic packaging
- Experience with optical adhesives, solder attachment, and/or semiconductor packaging
- Experience with electro-optic test equipment and procedures
- Experienced with New Product Introduction (NPI) and product qualification practices
- Experience with ANSYS or other finite element software
- Experience with LabVIEW or other data acquisition and instrumentation software
- Experience with ZEMAX or other optical design software
Salary, level based on experience, education and skills:
- Mechanical Engineer II: $80,000 - $93,000
- Senior Mechanical Engineer: $90,000 $120,000
- Target Cash Bonusof5 - 6% of your wages, depending upon level
- Eligible for Restricted StockUnit grants
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, increasing by 1 day each year up to 4 weeks
- 10paidHolidays
- 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$40.00per payperiod
- 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
- PaidBereavement Leaveand Jury Duty
- Tuition AssistanceProgram
- Pet Insurance
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Recommended Skills
- Adaptability
- Attention To Detail
- Communication
- Coordinating
- Customer Demand Planning
- Data Collection
