Sr. Equipment Technician- Day Shift

About the role

nLIGHT is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace & defense, and other applications. Our lasers are transforming manufacturing processes and enabling new possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operation and maintenance of tools and facilities.
• Perform set-up, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance on Test & Bonding equipment using a CMMS system.
• Support the installation of process tools.
• Collect and evaluate equipment data, including SPC, to ensure equipment baselines and operations remain in control and quality maintenance standards are met.
• Create preventative maintenance procedures.
• Drive and enable suggestions from the team and other sources to implementation, resulting in continuous improvement.
• Provide recommendations for new or improved procedures.
• Ensure lab safety, manage spare part inventory, and maintain 5S organization.
• Cross-train other technicians.
• Support operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of equipment maintenance experience (preferred but not required).
• Associate Degree in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent working experience (desired).
• Strong background in equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics, pneumatic drawings, and piping schematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write technical procedures and work instructions.
• General understanding of SPC.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment, work from ladders, and lift.
• Shift work is required.
• Prior experience on an Emergency Response Team with the ability to wear respirators and SCBA equipment (preferred).
• Demonstrates personal modesty to enhance teamwork dynamics within the group and across cross-functional areas.
• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis, if needed.
• Must be a US Person (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status) due to US Export Control regulations.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Pay

• Equipment Technician I: $24.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• Equipment Technician II: $26.00 to $33.80 per hour.
• Senior Equipment Technician: $28.50 to $38.50 per hour.
• Shift differentials: 10% for hours worked between 5:30 PM and 12:00 AM, and 15% for hours worked between 12:00 AM and 5:30 AM.
• Target cash bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages.

Benefits

• 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 coverage, 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.