Optical Engineer - High Power Fiber Amplifiers

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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 in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ : LASR). S ummary  We are seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer with experience supporting complex opto-mechanical or electro-optical systems through the full product lifecycle. This role focuses on the transition of high-power fiber laser systems from development into production, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing readiness, quality oversight of non-compliant builds, and product-level process improvements. A solid understanding of optical systems is important, but deep laser design expertise is not required. Key Responsibilities :

• Own product health for released fiber laser platforms : monitor yield, reliability, and field returns (RMA).
• Lead root cause investigations and coordinate rework plans for non-compliant material (NCM) and RMAs; partner with Quality and Process Engineering to implement fixes.
• Support laser system integration and performance validation in development builds.
• Define and oversee product-level stress screening requirements (e.g., thermal, vibration, burn-in) in coordination with test and reliability teams to ensure early detection of latent defects.
• Collaborate with R&D on design improvements and ensure manufacturability of new features.
• Review production data and feedback to identify trends and suggest design or process changes.
• Maintain working knowledge of system architecture, performance specifications, and the parameters most critical to quality and reliability.
• Assist in defining qualification plans, product specs, and DFX reviews for NPI efforts.
• Interface with Supply Chain to troubleshoot material issues and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Communicate technical updates to cross-functional teams, including Operations, QA, and Sales.

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