Manufacturing Technician- M-F 7A-3:30P

About the Company

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

Position Summary

Manufacturing Technicians sustain high-volume production, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, drive continuous improvement activities, and support Production operations. This role contributes to the manufacture of next-generation semiconductor diode lasers, optics, and fiber-coupled devices.

Available Shifts

Monday‑Friday 7A‑3:30P

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and monitors the operation of automated production tools and equipment, ensuring high quality, throughput, and utilization.
• Troubleshoots equipment and process issues, performs routine data collection, and effectively communicates the status of tools and proposed solutions.
• Helps define and execute routine process equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Collaborates with process engineering to manage specific processes and assists in defining and executing continuous process improvements focused on reducing PM or tool down durations, improving safety and ergonomics, and reducing tool interruptions.
• Supports, trains, and certifies production team members.
• Supports engineering in documenting processes in prototype and high‑volume lines.
• Leads by example in eliminating equipment issues from production’s critical path.
• Drives continuous improvement opportunities using a wide variety of analytical techniques, such as SPC, DOE, and Gage R&R, as well as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.
• Performs manufacturing builds and other production tasks as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience as an MSIII or 1+ years of experience in a high‑volume production environment working with electronics, semiconductor equipment, or opto‑mechanical assemblies