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nLIGHT

Principal Product Engineer - Advanced Technology

Camas, WA, United States

$125,000 to $160,000 USD / year

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Pay: $125,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Experience: 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, thermal management, semiconductor packaging or closely related role
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

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).

Your Challenge:

nLIGHT is searching for a Principal Advanced Technology Product Development Engineer to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team focused on the design, documentation, and release to production of high-power semiconductor lasers and laser systems.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead mechanical and thermal management design efforts in the development of new laser diode packages, systems, products, and assembly tooling
Work with advanced technology and product development teams to establish and qualify processes for diode laser assembly and test procedures
Conduct finite element thermal, fluid, and mechanical stress modeling for high precision and high heat load opto-mechanical assemblies
Devise, design, build, and qualify robust tooling for assembly processes and electro-optic test equipment
Work with relevant vendors to evaluate new product designs and to reduce cost and complexity of components
Plan and execute design verification test protocols including environmental and accelerated life testing

Your Qualifications & Education:

Minimum BS degree, MS degree preferred, in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or comparable field of study
10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, thermal management, semiconductor packaging or closely related role
Proficiency with SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis, Project Management
Ability to conduct engineering analyses including advanced materials selection, thermal, fluid, and mechanical modeling, mechanical and /or optical tolerances, assembly and test equipment evaluation
Candidate shall be highly organized and detail-oriented with clear and professional written and oral communication skills
Candidate shall be self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance in the areas of defining specifications and requirements, assuring customer needs are addressed, and delivering fully documented solutions

Exceptional candidates will have:

Experience with leading engineers and technicians to meet program goals
Experience with high heat load electronic or laser assemblies
Experience with precision opto-mechanical design and optoelectronic packaging
Experience with optical adhesives, solder attachment, and/or semiconductor packaging
Experience with electro-optic test equipment and procedures
Experience with ANSYS or other finite element software
Experience with LabVIEW or other data acquisition software
Experience with ZEMAX or other optical design software

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay depends on qualifications: $125,000 - $160,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits:

Target Cash Bonus of 10% 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

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) 566-4460 or HR@nlight.net.

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:

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Mechanical engineering
Packaging
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Project management
Assembly
Communication skills
LabVIEW
Zemax
Industrial software

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