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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).

About the Role

nLIGHT is seeking a Quality Technician to join our quality team located in Camas, Washington. This role supports the quality needs of the fiber laser manufacturing line and will manage disposition of non-conforming parts. This position will also manage the calibration program and coordinate the quarterly calibration events.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM, plus overtime as necessary

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs inspection on equipment such as regular preventative maintenance and Calibration.
• Provides trouble shooting to the equipment issues.
• Maintains and updates other metrology tools
• Maintains the IQA labs for cleanroom, safety, 5S, ESD etc. standards
• Completes First Article Inspection Reports for manufactured and purchased items (FAIR).
• Manages to reduce non-conforming material (NCM) through timely disposition, transactions, and reporting.
• Performs incoming inspection and product in-line inspection per documented requirements
• Generates incoming inspection documentation.
• Leads the cycle count in the IQA teams
• Updates and assists with managing the IQA Master Log and IQA records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector, or Manufacturing/Process Technician, or as Senior Quality Inspector.
• ERP system transactions knowledge is required.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
• Experience with measurement of precision mechanical and optical components/assemblies, using micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges, microscopes, optical comparators, etc. preferred.
• Experience with inspection of components for laser diode assemblies and fiber optics preferred.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Local travel may be needed for up to 15% of the time.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Quality Technician I- $22.37 to $28.00
• Quality Technician II - $23.93 to $31.10 per hour
• Senior Quality Technician III - $26.00 to $33.80 per hour

• Shift differentials are paid at the rate of 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
• 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 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
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance

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: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) ###-#### 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, please review the following notices:

• E-Verify Participation Poster

• Right to Work Poster