Mechanical Engineer n

LIGHT - 3.0

Camas, WA Job Details Full-time $89,000 - $115,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance RSU Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Pet insurance Qualifications Thermal analysis Mechanical assembly Requirements specification Requirements design Mechanical drawings Requirements analysis Blueprint creation using CAD software Full Job Description 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). Job Summary Work within the development team to help define user interfaces, overall system layouts, product requirements, and cost objectives. Participate in mechanical design efforts in the development of new laser systems and components. Conduct thermal and mechanical modeling and conduct benchtop verification testing for water and air-cooled laser assemblies and sub-assemblies. Apply DFX and other design principles to create manufacturing-friendly, cost-optimized solutions. Plan and execute design verification test protocols including environmental and accelerated life testing. Oversee and participate in the procurement and assembly of engineering and prototype builds Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to bring systems and components into production. Qualifications Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or comparable field of study. Proficiency with CAD software and experience creating engineering drawings. GD&T experience preferred. Understanding of the principles of heat transfer, thermal modeling, stress/strain behavior, materials selection and standard machining processes. Ability to conduct engineering analyses including advanced materials selection, thermal and mechanical modeling, mechanical and /or optical tolerances, assembly and test equipment evaluation. Candidate shall be highly organized and detail-oriented with clear and professional written and oral communication skills. Candidate shall be self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance in the areas of defining specifications and requirements, assuring customer needs are addressed, and delivering fully documented solutions. Proven record of strong teamwork.

Exceptional candidates will have:

Experience with fiber or solid-state lasers Experience with ANSYS, COMSOL, or other mechanical analysis software Proficiency with SolidWorks nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

Mechanical Engineer I:

$89,000 - $100,000 annually

Mechanical Engineer II:

$95,000 - $115,000 annually Other Compensation and Benefits Target Cash Bonus of 5% 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 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). Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster:

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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. For more information, please review the following notices: E-Verify Participation Poster Right to Work Poster