Manufacturing Test Technician - (A Sun-Tues bi-Wed 5A-5:15P)

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

19d•$24 - $32

About The Position

The Manufacturing Test Technician performs production testing and inspection of high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. The role records and maintains traceable test results, monitors and troubleshoots automated equipment, and supports maintenance, quality investigations, engineering activities, and process improvements to meet safety, quality, and production goals. The position works a Sunday-Tuesday and alternate Wednesday schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The work takes place in a cleanroom and requires compliance with gowning, cleanliness, contamination-control, safety, and quality requirements.

Requirements

At least six months of experience as an nLIGHT MSIII or equivalent, or one year of technician experience in a similar high-volume production cleanroom working with electronics or opto-mechanical assemblies.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing technology and equipment, with the ability to interpret graphs and follow OCAP procedures.
Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with common hand tools, multimeters, and other tools required for the role.
Ability to read sketches, blueprints, and schematics and safely perform routine work using detailed instructions and established procedures.
Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Windows File Explorer, and ability to learn new systems and complete required training.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain technical problems clearly.
Commitment to safety, quality, cleanroom protocols, and maintaining an organized work area.
Ability to work cooperatively with team members and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Must be a US Person (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status) to qualify, due to US Export Control regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience setting up and aligning laser beams and optical components on an optical bench.
Basic knowledge of lenses, mirrors, collimation, beam waist, beam divergence, FWHM, wavelength, and decibels.
Experience setting up and using electrical or optical test equipment, such as constant-current power supplies, handheld digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, current clamps, or optical spectrum analyzers.
Technical troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Execute production tests and inspections according to approved procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
Record test results and maintain accurate traceability documentation for materials, components, and completed work.
Identify, segregate, and escalate nonconforming material in accordance with quality procedures.
Operate manual and semi-automated production equipment; troubleshoot equipment and process issues; collect data; and communicate status and recommended actions.
Verify equipment readiness and perform required pre-use checks, routine maintenance, and calibration activities.
Partner with engineering on root-cause investigations, corrective actions, equipment qualification, process validation, and new product introduction activities.
Support process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, ergonomics, and equipment uptime.
Train and certify production team members on assigned processes.
Complete production builds and other manufacturing tasks as needed to meet production goals.
Follow ESD, laser safety, cleanroom, lockout/tagout, quality, and other applicable requirements.
Communicate production status, equipment issues, and unresolved concerns during shift handoffs.
Maintain an organized work area and support 5S workplace standards.

Benefits

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 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, and life and 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.
Shift differentials: 10% for hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and midnight, and 15% for hours worked between midnight and 5:30 a.m.