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Process Engineer
Actalent
Noblesville, IN
- $48.08 to $52.88 USD / hour
Experience with plastic injection molding and related process engineering.
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Senior Design Engineer - Plastic Pipe & Conduit
Atkore
Dallas, TX
Strong understanding of extrusion, injection molding, fabrication, machining, assembly, and automation processes
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
ADB SAFEGATE
United States
Design and document components for manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, and plastic injection molding.
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Manufacturing Engineer
MICRON PRODUCTS INC & SUBSIDIARIES
fitchburg, MA
- $85,000 to $100,000 USD / year
Micron Solutions is a multifaceted contract manufacturing organization specializing in thermoplastic injection molding, precision machining and finishing, and silver-plated medical sensors…
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Summer Intern Mechanical Engineer
Re:Build Manufacturing
Wilmington, MA
Experience with a range of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting, etc.)
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Plant Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer
EVCO Plastics
Calhoun, GA
To excel as a Plant Process Engineer at EVCO Plastics, a robust skill set and relevant experience are essential. Candidates should possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in injection…
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Mechanical Engineer
NLIGHT Inc
Longmont, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
Experience with various manufacturing techniques - machining, sheet metal, injection molding, etc.
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Process Engineer
Insight Global
New Albany, IN
- $85,000 to $110,000 USD / year
Injection molding experience can be relevant, but the team is interested in candidates with broader process/manufacturing backgrounds as well
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Gusmer Enterprises
Gusmer Enterprises
Waupaca, WI
- $75,000 to $85,000 USD / year
Experience with injection molding and/or papermaking preferred.
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Sr. Device Development Engineer- Product Design
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
East Greenbush, NY
…with serious diseases. We are seeking a Device Development Engineer to join our Combination Drug Product Development group! In this role you will participate in and/or be the lead creative…
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Injection Stretch Blow Molding Process Engineer
Amcor Flexibles, LLC
Shelbyville, KY
- $7.25 USD / hour
This position will be responsible for all aspects of injection stretch blow mold samplings & qualification services for new products, improvements to existing products and all validation…
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Senior Tooling Engineer
Sanders Industries Holdings
San Clemente, CA
Strong understanding of injection molding principles, mold construction, hot runner systems, venting, cooling, and automation.
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
New Braunfels, TX
- $34 to $41 USD / hour
-Work with external suppliers supporting injection molding, machining, stamping, composites, and other manufacturing processes.
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Staff Systems Design Engineer - Consumables / Microfluidics
ThermoFisher Scientific
Pleasanton, CA
Develop solutions using processes such as injection molding, thermoforming, bonding, lamination, precision assembly and reagent integration.
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Lead, Quality Engineer
Entegris, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
functionally, the Quality Engineer contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, enhances process capability, and helpsmaintaincompliance with internal procedures and industry…
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Product Development Engineer - Heat Exchanger Core Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
Understanding manufacturing process for all types of heat exchangers: tube/fin forming, stampings, injection molding, brazing and EOL leak check.
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Product Development Engineer - Evaporator & Blower Assembly (HVAC) Core Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
Knowledge of injection molding design principles and manufacturing experience.
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Engineer I - R&D Disposables (hybrid)
Vantive US Healthcare LLC
Plymouth, MN
Understanding of plastics materials and processing such as injection molding, extrusion, ultrasonic welding, UV/solvent bonding, and sterilization.
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Packaging Engineer
Reckitt
Salt Lake City, UT
Technical and theoretical packaging materials and process knowledge (paperboard/corrugate converting, resin blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming, film and sheet conversion)
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Parallel Robotics
Ann Arbor, MI
…We are looking to hire a results-driven, senior mechanical engineer with prior industry experience to lead the development of complex mechanical systems and own the entire engineering…
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Tooling Engineer, Plastic Injection Molding (Starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX
Detailed understanding of plastics molding-related process variables and their impact on throughput, quality, and yield rate
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Staff Systems Design Engineer - Consumables / Microfluidics
Invitrogen Holdings LLC
Pleasanton, CA
Develop solutions using processes such as injection molding, thermoforming, bonding, lamination, precision assembly and reagent integration.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Defense
nLIGHT
Camas, WA
- $103,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Experience with various manufacturing techniques including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and welding
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Staff Materials & Process Engineer
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA
As a Staff Materials and Process Engineer, you’ll bring deep metallurgical and manufacturing-process expertise into the Awerx design-for-manufacturing (DFM) systems. You’ll turn what you…
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Senior Quality Engineer
Entegris, Inc.
Chaska, MN
- $91,000 to $114,000 USD / year
…using a diverse range of manufacturing technologies, including injection molding, extrusion, machining, blow molding, rotational molding, compression molding, assembly, and related…

NLIGHT Inc

Mechanical Engineer

Longmont, CO, United States

$31,533 USD / year

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Pay: $31,533 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Description Location:Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of experience working in opto-mechanical system design and integration. Minimum Education:Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or related technical field. Compensation:$96,000-$130,000 depending on experience. Who We Are nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Summary:

Mechanical Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. synchronize all mechanical, thermal, and packaging aspects of design and integration for complex High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems. We are developing rugged and compact HEL weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging environments. We utilize analysis driven design and implement elegant athermalized and vibration-rugged solutions. We need motivated Mechanical Engineers that are excited about integrating HEL weapon systems and being part of that solution. All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at:https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/.Please review this information before applying.

Responsibilities:

Development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems through rapid development of effective and robust mechanical system designs.
Apply DFX and other design principals to create manufacturing-friendly, cost-optimized solutions that meet or exceed the functional design goals.
Devise, design and build robust tooling and process equipment suitable for reliable high-volume manufacturing.
Design, analysis, and assembly of mechanical systems from concept through design finalization and integration.

Required Experience / Capability:

Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years of experience working in mechanical system design and integration.
Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Requirements change frequently and rapid-turn solutions must be developed frequently.
Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
Experience using GitLab, Jira, or similar project management software.
Experience with system level trade studies and documenting engineering decision making.
Ability to architect design solutions from design requirements and stakeholder input.
Experience breaking down larger scale system design and delegating engineering tasking to a diverse team of contributing engineers.
Experience in SolidWorks.
Ability to use hand calculations to verify design requirements.
Exhibit strong troubleshooting skills.
Expertise in fabrication and assembly drawing preparation for manufacturing (ISO and ANSI standards) including experience with version control and change record documentation.
Experience in design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
Experience with various manufacturing techniques - machining, sheet metal, injection molding, etc.

Additional Desired Experience / Capability:

Experience in rugged design for optical systems including kinematic, flexure mounting and optical and structural adhesive mounting.
Familiarity with implementation of electro-optical systems.
Experience in optical system alignment and test methods.
Experience in Opto-Mechanical Assembly, including receiving and inspecting components, dry-assembly, bonding.
Experience in thermal management systems.
STOP analysis (structural, thermal, optical performance).
Experience in vibration test and analysis and isolation methods, in particular jitter analysis for opto-mechanical systems.
Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) and modeling of vibration and thermal effects.
Static structure, fatigue, random vibration, and modal analysis.
Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis.
Experience with MATLAB & LabVIEW.
Experience in Adaptive Optical (AO) Systems and/or High Energy Laser systems.
Exposure to MIL-STD-810 design and/or testing.
Experience with operation of machining, welding, or fabrication equipment.

Benefits Summary:

4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
11 paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

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 [emailprotected] .

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 these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanying temporary supplement. 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) 566-4460 or Hr@nlight.net. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/BBAD0DFE1225471B.

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Skills

Optical engineering
Assembly
Mechanical systems
Attention to detail
Manage time
GitLab
Jira
Project management
Decision making
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Machining
FEA
Computational fluid dynamics
CFD
The MathWorks MATLAB
LabVIEW
Welding

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