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nLIGHT

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Camas, WA · On-site

$103K - $125K/yr

... microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not ... Right to Work Poster Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Neuralink

Materials Engineer

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$113K - $209K/yr

You will work closely with materials engineers, microfabrication, and cross-functional reliability ... Base Salary Range: $113,000-$209,000 USD What We Offer: Full-time employees are eligible for the ...

nLIGHT

Senior Optical Engineer

Camas, WA · On-site

$103K - $135K/yr

... microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not ... Right to Work Poster Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

nLIGHT

Program Manager - Defense

Camas, WA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... industrial, microfabrication, and the leader for aerospace & defense applications. Our lasers ... Right to Work Poster Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Corning

Semiconductor Process Engineer

Corning, NY · On-site

$67K - $92K/yr

Bachelor's degree with hands-on semiconductor or microfabrication experience, OR an Associate ... The range for this position is $67,204.00 - $92,406.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for ...

Draper

Microsystems Integration Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

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Experience in a microfabrication and/or micro-assembly laboratory environment and excellent ... Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time ...

Elve Inc

Test Engineer

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... microfabrication, vacuum systems, advanced materials processing, and working on a small and ... This is a full-time salaried position. The goal of this position is to allow us to rapidly iterate ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time microfabrication in the United States is $42.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.97 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Microfabrication vs Microfabrication Technician?

AspectFull Time MicrofabricationMicrofabrication Technician
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Microengineering, Materials Science, or related fieldsSimilar educational background, often with additional certifications in cleanroom procedures
Work EnvironmentCleanroom facilities, laboratories, manufacturing floorsCleanroom environments, equipment operation, maintenance tasks
Industry UsageResearch, development, manufacturing of microdevicesFabrication, testing, and troubleshooting microfabricated components

Full Time Microfabrication roles typically involve working in cleanroom environments on the development and production of microdevices, requiring relevant technical credentials. Microfabrication Technicians focus on operating and maintaining fabrication equipment, often with similar educational backgrounds. Both roles are essential in microtechnology industries, but Full Time Microfabrication positions may include more design and process development responsibilities.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

nLIGHT

Camas, WA • On-site

$103K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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).
Position Summary
nLIGHT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own hardware design and development efforts of high-power laser diode modules from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to and lead mechanical design efforts for the development of new laser diode products and tooling to support manufacturing and testing
  • Generate innovative hardware architectures to meet performance, environmental, reliability and cost requirements
  • Apply DFSS principals throughout development process to create manufacturable, cost-optimized solutions that meet design goals
  • Perform engineering analysis including thermal, fluid and mechanical stress modeling to guide designs of high precision opto-mechanical assemblies
  • Validate manufacturability of new designs by identifying critical manufacturing tolerances and viable process plans
  • Participate in the procurement process and collaborate with suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturability and cost
  • Thoroughly document development efforts and present concise reporting of progress and outcomes to all levels within nLIGHT
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
  • Minimum of 7+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Successful track record of high-precision product and tooling development
  • Hands-on experience measuring, assembling and inspecting prototype products and tooling to validate designs
  • Familiarity with manufacturing methods for low to high volume applications
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices, including tolerance analysis and GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
  • Experience performing engineering analysis to guide design decisions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
Preferred Experience
  • Background in designing high heat load, precision opto-mechanical assemblies
  • Experienced with New Product Introduction (NPI) and product qualification practices
  • Environmental and mechanical qualification testing for military or aerospace applications
  • Proficiency with Ansys or COMSOL analysis tools
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer: $103,000 - $125,000 annually
Other Compensation and Benefits
  • Target Cash Bonus of 6% 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 orHR@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:
  • E-Verify Participation Poster
  • Right to Work Poster
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

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