Optical Engineer - High Power Fiber Amplifiers
$81k/y-$115k/y
3 days ago
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Summary
nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineer - High Power Fiber Amplifiers to join their team in Camas, WA. The role focuses on the transition of high-power fiber laser systems from development into production, emphasizing manufacturing readiness and quality oversight.
About the Role
As an Optical Engineer, you will own product health for released fiber laser platforms, lead root cause investigations, support laser system integration, define product-level stress screening requirements, collaborate with R&D on design improvements, and communicate technical updates to cross-functional teams.
About You
Required:
- BS or MS in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in product engineering, manufacturing engineering, or NPI roles supporting complex systems.
- Experience with production ramp support, failure analysis, and managing RMAs/NCMs.
- Practical experience with NPI or sustaining engineering support in a production setting.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and methods.
- Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
Preferred:
- Experience with high-power lasers for defense or aerospace applications.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
- Working knowledge of reliability engineering, laser safety standards, and test automation.
Benefits
- Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
- Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 10 paid Holidays
- Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits with low employee-paid premiums
- 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
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
nLIGHT is a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. The company’s lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, WA, nLIGHT employs over 1,000 people with operations in the U.S., China, and Finland. Learn more about nLIGHT at www.nlight.net.
Camas, WA