Process Engineer

Description

Process Engineers enable next generation components and systems related to semiconductor diodes lasers, fiber optic coupled devices, and fiber lasers. Drive continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment for new product development, sustained legacy products, and support production as appropriate and coordinate a wide range of cross functional groups. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinates effectively with cross functional groups (Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality) to drive root cause analysis, yield improvements and cost reduction. 
• Provides technical leadership and support to customer facing teams for resolving customer concerns and business development. 
• Leads and executes process development and improvement projects from conception to completion. 
• Identifies recent external advancements in appropriate technical field and qualifies into production as capable processes. 
• Supports transition of new products from prototype to volume production utilizing DFSS and DFM. 
• Drives continuous improvement opportunities and yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R), lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts. 
• Supports manufacturing of released processes and products including generating BOMs and routers, documenting work instructions and support training of personnel. 
• Evaluates, procures, and qualifies new manufacturing equipment and tools. 
• Directs daily activities of engineering technicians.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Optical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Physics) or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies. 
• 3+ years of experience in process or product development of laser components, sub-systems, fiber optics, precision optical/electro-mechanical assemblies. 
• Knowledge and understanding of optical fibers, fiber assemblies and termination, optics, laser diodes and a variety of metrology/characterization/failure analysis techniques. 
• Hands-on working experience with optical fibers, lasers, optics and precision opto-mechanical systems and tools. 
• Strong record of problem solving and data analysis through structured methodologies in high order multi-dimensional spaces 
• Situational leadership skills and ability to work with cross functional & multi-site teams effectively. 
• Strong command of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, basic tooling, and fixture design. 
• Understanding of new product introduction, qualification, and product lifecycle process.  
• ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt. 
• In addition to the above qualifications, the ideal candidate embraces teamwork and mentoring opportunities among engineering and operations environments. 

Desired: 

• Hybrid microelectronic packaging experience a plus 
• Experience with industry standards such as: MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, IPC/J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610, ANSI OP1.002.2009, and ISO 10110-7 
• Background with the following processes and equipment: die attach/bonding, wire/ribbon bonding, vacuum solder reflow ovens, optical fiber alignment, hermetic seam sealing, solder and epoxies, electro-optical, electro-pneumatic and pressurized gas systems. 
• ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. 

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Starting pay depends on qualifications: 

• Process Engineer I: $81,000 - $98,000 annually
• Process Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000 annually
• Senior Process Engineer III: $100,000 - $125,000

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of your wages (6% for Senior)
• 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

•  E-Verify Participation Poster   

•  Right to Work Poster