Lead Thermal / Mechanical Engineer

About nLIGHT

Recent IPO, nLIGHT is a rapidly growing vertically integrated supplier of high-performance lasers and laser-based systems that enable innovation in multiple applications including materials processing, microelectronics, and defense as well as emerging applications in entertainment, logistics, and robotics. nLIGHT develops and manufactures fiber lasers based on industry-leading semiconductor laser and optical fiber technology as well as laser-based optical systems integrating optomechanical and system-level engineering innovations.?nLIGHT is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington with additional sites in North America, Europe, and Asia. We're committed to working together to deliver breakthrough solutions that help our customers innovate and grow.

Job Description

If you like design challenges for exciting new products, this is the job for you. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will focus on thermal management aspects of new product design, including new image-based applications. The future products will have challenging thermal constraints and the Engineer will be responsible for identifying the best thermal management architecture and design to achieve the requirements as well as lead the other mechanical engineering activities. The thermal design will include developing finite element models and verifying assumptions with verification testing. In addition to leading the internal mechanical engineering for the project, the Engineer will be the primary interface with external partners and contractors that may also be involved to achieve design and manufacturing goals. Experience in high precision and optical systems will be an important part of the Engineer's toolkit.

Responsibilities

Responsible for identifying the best thermal management architecture and design to achieve the requirements as well as lead the other mechanical engineering activities. The thermal design will include developing finite element models and verifying assumptions with verification testing In addition to leading the internal mechanical engineering for the project, the Engineer will be the primary interface with external partners and contractors that may also be involved to achieve design and manufacturing goals Focus on thermal management aspects of new product design, including new image-based applications Experience in high precision and optical systems will be an important part of the Engineer's toolkit Responsible for mechanical descriptions for the housing, optics, PCB's, cables, battery, and other components Develop the manufacturing assembly instructions for sub-systems and overall system Develop thermal model for the sub-components and overall system that can be used to optimize the thermal management of the design Work with partners and sub-contractors (including industrial designers) to deliver a final design that meets performance specifications and cost targets, industrial design goals, and is manufacturable in volume Responsible for the mechanical design of test fixtures and manufacturing jigs, and fixtures that will be used in development and manufacturing as well as performing the testing and verifying that the design meets the product requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Graduate degree preferred 7+ years of hardware design experience as Mechanical Engineer with portable consumer electronic devices or industrial instrumentation and proficiency with thermal control systems Demonstrated excellence in bringing up new products, including performing bring-up, debug, validation, and optimization of electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical systems Proficiency with Solidworks or other 3D CAD software for generating mechanical design output Proficiency with thermal modelling (Solidworks, ComSol, Ansys or equivalent) and with thermal management designs. Experience using these tools for optical systems a strong plus Experience in various manufacturing techniques (Machining, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.) and mass-production of products in volumes > 1000 Team Leadership experience. Must possess excellent communication skills and enjoy collaboration and cooperation with members of a team Proficiency with design for manufacturability and familiar with industrial standards for mechanical design and verification Some travel (

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, a Foreign Person (that is, not a US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident) must be eligible for a deemed export license under the US Department of Commerce and/or the US Department of State.

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

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.

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