Mechanical Engineer

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

42d•$89,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer works within the development team to help define user interfaces, overall system layouts, product requirements, and cost objectives. The role contributes to mechanical design for new laser systems and components, and conducts thermal and mechanical modeling and benchtop verification testing for water- and air-cooled laser assemblies and sub-assemblies. The engineer applies design-for-excellence (DFX) and other design principles to develop manufacturing-friendly, cost-optimized solutions; plans and executes design verification protocols, including environmental and accelerated life testing; and oversees and participates in procurement and assembly of engineering and prototype builds. The role also works with internal stakeholders and external vendors to bring systems and components into production. The position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable field. Candidates must be proficient with CAD software and engineering drawings and understand heat transfer, thermal modeling, stress and strain behavior, materials selection, and standard machining processes. The position requires organized, detail-oriented, professional communication, self-motivation, the ability to work with minimal guidance, and a strong record of teamwork. Candidates must be a US Person to qualify under US Export Control regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable field of study.
Proficiency with CAD software and experience creating engineering drawings.
Understanding 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, and assembly and test equipment evaluation.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with clear and professional written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance in defining specifications and requirements, assuring customer needs are addressed, and delivering fully documented solutions.
Proven record of strong teamwork.
Must be a US Person (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status) to qualify under US Export Control regulations.

Nice To Haves

GD&T experience.
Experience with fiber or solid-state lasers.
Experience with ANSYS, COMSOL, or other mechanical analysis software.
Proficiency with SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Help define user interfaces, overall system layouts, product requirements, and cost objectives within the development team.
Participate in mechanical design efforts for new laser systems and components.
Conduct thermal and mechanical modeling and 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 procurement and assembly of engineering and prototype builds.
Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to bring systems and components into production.

Benefits

Target cash bonus of 5% of earned wages.
Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants.
Four weeks of paid time off per year.
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.
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 and AD&D insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Aflac Supplemental Insurance.
Paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Pet insurance.