Device Engineer

nLIGHT • Vancouver, WA

245d • $81,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The candidate will drive continuous improvement and sustaining Engineering activities of nLight's semiconductor technology. They will contribute to the development of next generation of diode lasers from concept to production. Support manufacturing with failure analysis and data trend analysis. The role involves coordinating effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups.

Requirements

• MS with >3 years working experience or Ph.D. in Engineering (Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronics, Material Science).
• Technical understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes, material interactions, micron-scale surface chemistry, dominant failure mechanisms and analytical techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with cross functional & multi-site teams.
• Demonstrated strong ability to design GaAs/InP based semiconductor diode laser structures.
• Experience in testing and/or fabricating semiconductor diode lasers.
• Data analysis capabilities and preferred coding skills in Python, SQL, Matlab, C.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with mechanical drawings related to mask design, basic tool or fixture design.
• Preferred knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiment.
• Preferred experience with code scripting for data logging and data management.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and sustaining Engineering activities of nLight's semiconductor technology.
• Contribute to the development of next generation of diode lasers from concept to production.
• Support manufacturing with failure analysis and data trend analysis.
• Coordinate effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups.
• Design GaAs/InP based semiconductor diode laser structures.
• Perform 1D/2D optical modeling of diode lasers.
• Utilize analytical techniques such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R/MSA to maintain production yield metrics.
• Generate BOMs and routes, document work instructions, and support training of personnel.
• Collaborate with the daily activities of engineering technicians.
• Solve complex technical problems in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Salary level based on experience, education and skills.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees