Interim Process Engineering Manager
nLIGHTVancouver, Washington, United States
Posted January 9, 2026
90000 - 119000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
nLIGHT is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications.
Job Description
nLIGHT is seeking an interim Process Engineering Manager to lead the laser fabrication process engineering team and support research and development programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes and III/V optoelectronics process technology, as well as leadership experience in managing technical teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of research/development/manufacturing experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes and III/V optoelectronics process technology
- 5+ years of leadership experience in leading, motivating and managing a highly qualified technical teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Optical, Physics, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical) or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics, generation and propagation of light and electrical transport in solid materials and the interaction of photons, electrons and ions with matter
- Expertise in semiconductor process technology, science and technology of thin films, process design and device fabrication, materials synthesis and characterization techniques
- Demonstrated ability to resolve fabrication process problems in a manufacturing environment by using structured methodologies and implementing robust solutions
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