Join Our Manufacturing Team in Hillsboro

About the role

Join nLIGHT’s Hillsboro manufacturing team and gain hands-on experience building advanced laser technology in a cleanroom environment. We are hiring both entry-level and experienced candidates who are eager to learn, enjoy detailed hands-on work, and have a desire to contribute to products that require precision, teamwork, and high quality.

Responsibilities

• Performs electromechanical and optical assembly operations according to documented work instructions and quality standards.
• Uses tools, test equipment, and computer-based systems to support assembly, testing, and production data entry.
• Records accurate production data to help maintain quality, traceability, and workflow efficiency.
• Identifies and communicates irregularities or conditions that do not align with work instructions, quality standards, or safety requirements.
• Maintains equipment during normal operations and escalates issues when support is needed.
• Develops troubleshooting skills by performing basic troubleshooting under guidance.
• Contributes to a safe, reliable, and collaborative production team focused on building high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Able to work the assigned shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Brought reliable attendance, punctuality, and follow-through.
• Able to perform detailed work and take pride in accuracy and quality.
• Able to follow detailed instructions, procedures, and work standards with care.
• Demonstrated curiosity and escalation of concerns when support is needed.
• Willing to adapt to changing priorities, production needs, and process improvements.
• Desire to learn production processes and work toward established quality, productivity, and timing expectations.
• Works well with others and contributes to a positive, safety-focused team environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay depends on qualifications: Manufacturing Specialist I - starts $19.20 per hour
  Manufacturing Specialist II - starts at $20.35 per hour
  Manufacturing Specialist III - starts at $21.57 per hour
  Manufacturing Specialist IV - starts at $22.93 per hour
• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
  Shift differentials are paid at the rate of an additional 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
• 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