Equipment Technician - Compressed Shift

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

12d•$24 - $39

About The Position

At nLIGHT, the Equipment Technician produces high-powered lasers as part of a manufacturing team. The role performs hands-on production tasks including electromechanical assembly, optical-fiber splicing, microscope inspection, operation of electrical test equipment and lasers, and parts cleaning. The technician learns and performs equipment maintenance and product testing operations required to build fiber lasers, supports production equipment uptime and product quality, and works with Engineering and Operations on process development and improvement. The available compressed shifts are A Shift: Sunday–Tuesday and alternating Wednesday, 5:00 AM–5:15 PM; or C Shift: Thursday–Saturday and alternating Wednesday, 5:00 AM–5:15 PM. Compensation varies by level: Equipment Technician I, $24.00–$30.00 per hour; Equipment Technician II, $26.00–$33.80 per hour; Senior Equipment Technician, $28.50–$38.50 per hour. The role requires US Person status under US Export Control regulations.

Requirements

3–5 years of professional work experience in a volume production environment working with electronics, semiconductor equipment, or opto-mechanical assemblies.
Meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and self-motivation.
Experience with subsystems, fibers, and precision optical/electro-mechanical assemblies.
A strong record of problem solving and implementing robust processes and systems.
Experience with new product introduction and product lifecycle processes.
Experience with mechanical drawings and basic tooling and fixture design.
Ability to work in cleanroom attire and wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods, including laser-safety protective eyewear.
Must be a US Person as defined in the posting: a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical disciplines, or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies.
Knowledge and understanding of optics, fibers, laser diodes, and test equipment.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform equipment maintenance and product testing operations required to build fiber lasers.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues as a first line of defense, collect routine data, and communicate status and solutions effectively.
Perform maintenance and calibration to support high production-station uptime.
Assist Engineering with transitioning processes to new equipment and developing and sustaining high-yield processes.
Develop and test improved processes in support of new product introduction and efficiency improvement targets, reporting to Engineering.
Assist Operations Technicians with process improvements and increasing yields across the production line.
Work collaboratively with process engineering to manage specific processes and define and execute continuous process improvements.
Observe and document subtle changes in processes or tests within designated work areas.
Help define and execute routine process-equipment maintenance.
Assist with training and certifying Production Personnel.
Identify potential safety hazards in manufacturing stations and processes and drive solutions.
Lead by example in eliminating Process Engineering from Production’s critical path.
Drive continuous improvement using PFMEA, analytical techniques such as SPC, DOE, and Gage R&R, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma concepts.

Benefits

Shift differentials of 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.
120 hours of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
Eligibility for health benefits on the first day of the month after the start date.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including prescription and orthodontia coverage, with employee-paid premiums as low as $40 per pay period.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance 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.