Engineering Technician
TLDR
Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to develop advanced industrial laser components and systems, ensuring efficient product transition from development to manufacturing.
- Build and characterize prototypes and product assemblies
- Work closely with engineers to Develop and document processes and tooling
- Assist in transferring products to manufacturing, including training of operators
- Maintain equipment, organize materials and supplies, and ensure safe operation of production areas
- Troubleshoot problems in the factory
- Associates Degree or higher in lasers, optics, electronics, or another engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in related technologies
- Experience with lasers, optics, and fibers
- Experience with tools and equipment for fiber processing and inspection
- Experience supporting engineers working with lasers, fiber optics, electro-optic or opto-mechanical devices, or electronics
- Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized, self-motivated
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Experience with Excel and data-analysis software
- Starting level and pay depends on qualifications:
- Engineering Technician I - $23.41 - $29.30 per hour
- Engineering Technician II - $25.49 - $33.10 per hour
- Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
- 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
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Health Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Other Benefit
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
nLIGHT is a premier provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers, catering to industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications. We specialize in cutting-edge laser technology and are also a leader in developing Directed Energy systems for the Department of Defense, delivering high-performance solutions in a rapidly growing market.