Product Systems Engineer

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

8d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The ideal candidate will be involved in all aspects of the product life cycle at nLIGHT including system architecture, performance metrics, costs, schedules, and troubleshooting to enable the realization of next generation directed energy laser products. This challenging position requires a systematic approach to problem-solving, with an understanding of engineering principles and methodologies. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of scientific research and assist in the defense of our nation’s armed forces. The preferred candidate will be highly motivated with an excellent record of performance in a technical field and can bring their passion in developing and producing products to cutting-edge lasers.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of corporate experience required
BS Physics, Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Excellent communication, listening and collaboration skills
A passion for learning new things with the ability to absorb and assimilate information rapidly
Attention to detail
Ability to solve/break down complex problems
The ability to coordinate across organizational boundaries
Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
Strong Computer Skills required. Useful list includes MS Excel, MS Word, SQL, VB, Python, MS Dynamics D365, PDM, etc.
Must be a US Person (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status)

Nice To Haves

Direct optical, laser, mechanical, and/or electrical design experience preferred
Program/Project Management competency helpful
Defense experience useful

Responsibilities

Conduct system testing to validate product performance and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve questions and issues both in person, and on the manufacturing floor as well as remotely with customers
Support Sales and Management to understand customer applications, product use, and generate sales collateral (i.e. Interface Control Documents, use instructions)
Seek improvements in reliability based on failure analysis of external RMAs and internal NCMs by establishing root cause and recommending appropriate corrective and preventative action plans
Aggregate and review production data (yield to specifications, cycle times, labor hours, BOM costs) to facilitate improvement plans
Present opportunities to improve product and business efficiency/accuracy/quality with new tools/systems/processes
Collaborate with development and manufacturing engineering teams to set schedules, create process instruction, and refine BOM accuracy
Estimate project costs with work breakdowns as well as establish initial product costs through detailed yielded engineering BOMs
Contribute to nLIGHT’s NPI (New Product Introduction) process for new product releases

Benefits

Salary level based on experience, education, and skills: Product Engineer I: $85,000 - $95,000 annually, Product Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000 annually
Target Cash Bonus of 5% of your 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