Senior Mechanical Engineer

At nLIGHT, we are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace & defense, and other applications. Our lasers drive innovation in manufacturing and product capabilities. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

About the role

nLIGHT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own hardware design and development efforts of high-power laser diode modules from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead mechanical design efforts for the development of new laser diode products and tooling to support manufacturing and testing
• Generate innovative hardware architectures to meet performance, environmental, reliability, and cost requirements
• Apply DFSS principles throughout the development process to create manufacturable, cost-optimized solutions that meet design goals
• Perform engineering analysis including thermal, fluid, and mechanical stress modeling to guide designs of high-precision opto-mechanical assemblies
• Validate manufacturability of new designs by identifying critical manufacturing tolerances and viable process plans
• Participate in the procurement process and collaborate with suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturability and cost
• Thoroughly document development efforts and present concise reporting of progress and outcomes to all levels within nLIGHT

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Successful track record of high-precision product and tooling development
• Hands-on experience measuring, assembling, and inspecting prototype products and tooling to validate designs
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods for low to high volume applications
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices, including tolerance analysis and GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
• Experience performing engineering analysis to guide design decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Preferred Experience

• Background in designing high heat load, precision opto-mechanical assemblies
• Experienced with New Product Introduction (NPI) and product qualification practices
• Environmental and mechanical qualification testing for military or aerospace applications
• Proficiency with Ansys or COMSOL analysis tools

Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 6% 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, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• 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
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Pay

Starting pay depends on qualifications: $103,000 - $125,000 annually.

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).