Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
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). About the Internship nLIGHT is currently recruiting for an Engineering student to intern with us for the summer of 2026. This internship is a 10 to 12-week program that offers challenging assignments, projects, and career development opportunities to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive wage based on your discipline and academic class status. About the Team The Sensing team designs and manufactures pulsed fiber lasers for defense applications. We are a small but growing group of optical, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers working in this exciting new product area at nLIGHT.
Requirements
- You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You take initiative and have an eagerness to learn
- You must be working toward a degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- You must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college
- You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered
- A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript. Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.
- 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).
Responsibilities
- Assist in production and prototype builds of pulsed fiber laser systems for sensing applications
- Design and execute experiments related to process optimization
- Quantify measurement uncertainty using techniques like gage R&R
- Assist with tooling development alongside mechanical engineers
- Write and edit work instructions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits including Prescription and Orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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