Senior Mechanical Engineer

Who we are

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).

Position Summary

nLIGHT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own hardware design and development efforts of high‑power laser diode modules from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead mechanical design efforts for the development of new laser diode products and tooling to support manufacturing and testing
• Generate innovative hardware architectures to meet performance, environmental, reliability and cost requirements
• Apply DFSS principals throughout development process to create manufacturable, cost‑optimized solutions that meet design goals
• Perform engineering analysis including thermal, fluid and mechanical stress modeling to guide designs of high precision opto‑mechanical assemblies
• Validate manufacturability of new designs by identifying critical manufacturing tolerances and viable process plans
• Participate in the procurement process and collaborate with suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturability and cost
• Thoroughly document development efforts and present concise reporting of progress and outcomes to all levels within nLIGHT

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Successful track record of high‑precision product and tooling development
• Hands‑on experience measuring, assembling and inspecting prototype products and tooling to validate designs
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods for low to high volume applications
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices, including tolerance analysis and GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
• Experience performing engineering analysis to guide design decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented

Preferred Experience

• Background in designing high heat load, precision opto‑mechanical assemblies
• Experienced with New Product Introduction (NPI) and product qualification practices
• Environmental and mechanical qualification testing for military or aerospace applications
• Proficiency with Ansys or COMSOL analysis tools

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Senior Mechanical Engineer: $103,000 – $125,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned 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

Eligibility

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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or [email protected].

E-Verify Participation

nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information

• E-Verify Participation Poster
• Right to Work Poster