Device Engineer

• A solid understanding of semiconductor physics, semiconductor material properties and photonics.
• Demonstrated strong ability to design GaAs/InP based semiconductor diode laser structures and capable of 1D/2D optical modeling of diode lasers.
• Experience in testing and/or fabricating semiconductor diode lasers
• Data analysis capabilities and preferred coding skills in Python, SQL, Matlab, C
• Suggest and drive continuous improvements and maintain production yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R/MSA)
• Support manufacturing of released processes and products including generating BOMs and routes, documenting work instructions and support training of personnel.
• Collaborate with the daily activities of engineering technicians
• Solve complex technical problems in a timely manner such that schedules (production or development) are maintained.

Requirements:

• MS with >3 years working experience or Ph.D. in Engineering (Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronics, Material Science)
• Technical understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes, material interactions, micron-scale surface chemistry, dominant failure mechanisms and analytical techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with cross functional & multi-site teams.
• Preferred experience with mechanical drawings related to mask design, basic tool or fixture design.
• Preferred Knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiment.
• Preferred experience with code scripting for data logging and data management

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary level based on experience, education and skills:

• Device Engineer I: $85,000 - $95,000
• Device Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000
• Senior Device Engineer: $103,000 to $130,000

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages (6% for senior level)
• 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

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.