Product / Systems Engineer

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).

The ideal candidate will be involved in all aspects of the product life cycle at nLIGHT including system architecture, performance metrics, costs, schedules, and troubleshooting to enable the realization of next generation directed energy laser products. This challenging position requires a systematic approach to problem-solving, with an understanding of engineering principles and methodologies. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of scientific research and assist in the defense of our nation's armed forces. The preferred candidate will be highly motivated with an excellent record of performance in a technical field and can bring their passion in developing and producing products to cutting-edge lasers.

Functions

• Understand and document system architectures and critical sub-systems / sub-components
• Conduct system testing to validate performance and reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues both in person on the manufacturing floor as well as remotely with customers
• Support Sales and Management to understand customer applications, product use, and generate sales collateral
• Seek improvements in reliability based on failure analysis of external RMAs and internal NCMs establishing root cause and appropriate corrective / preventative action plans
• Aggregate and review production data (yield to specifications, cycle times, labor hours, BOM costs) to facilitate improvement plans
• Present opportunities to improve efficiency / accuracy / quality with new tools / systems / processes
• Collaborate with development and manufacturing engineer teams to set schedules, create process instruction, and refine BOM accuracy
• Estimate project costs with work breakdowns as well as establish initial product costs through detailed yielded engineering BOMs
• Contribute to nLIGHT's NPI (New Product Introduction) process for new product releases

Qualifications

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

Salary level based on experience, education, and skills :

Other Compensation and Benefits :

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 (360) 566-4460 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.

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