Process Engineering Technician

NLIGHTCamas, Washington

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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 in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ : LASR).

Brief Description

nLIGHT is seeking an experienced Process Engineering Technician to join our team with our Sensing program. This individual will be responsible for coordinating equipment maintenance, continuous improvement activities related to released products, support of production, and coordinating effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups. The Process Engineering Technician will help enable sustained growth of fiber laser manufacturing through higher efficiency operations and successful new product introductions.

Functions

Reporting to Engineering, act as first line of defense in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, routine data collection and effective communication of status and solutions
Help define and execute routine process equipment maintenance
Work collaboratively with process engineering to manage specific processes, and assist in defining and executing continuous process improvements
Leadership in support, training and certification of Production Personnel
Support implementation of process and BOM changes on the line
Lead by example in eliminating Process Engineering from Production’s critical path
Drive continuous improvement opportunities utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gage R&R), lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts.

Qualifications

3+ years professional work experience in volume Production environment working with electronics, lasers, semiconductor equipment or opto-mechanical assemblies

Associates Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies or equivalent work experience. Degree in Laser or optics technology is preferred.

Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and self-motivated

Ability and desire to spend the majority of time on the production floor to identify improvement areas

Desire to work with production specialists to constantly improve process and tooling / station design through collaboration

Experience in supporting process development of components, sub-systems, fibers, precision optical / electro-mechanical assemblies

Strong record of problem solving, implementing robust processes and systems

Experience with new product introduction and product lifecycle process

Experience with mechanical drawings, basic tooling and fixture design

Knowledge and understanding of optics, fibers, laser diodes and test equipment is highly preferred

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Pay depends on qualifications.

Starting level and pay depends on qualifications :

Process Engineering Technician I - $23.00 to $26.00 per hourProcess Engineering Technician II - $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

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

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Engineering Technician • Camas, Washington