Join Our Manufacturing Team In Hillsboro

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 traded company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Join nLIGHT's Hillsboro manufacturing team and gain hands-on experience building advanced laser technology in a cleanroom environment. We are hiring both entry-level and experienced candidates who are eager to learn, enjoy detailed hands-on work, and have a desire to contribute to products that require precision, teamwork, and high quality.

Manufacturing Specialists perform electromechanical and optical assembly tasks, operate tools and test equipment, follow detailed work instructions, and enter production data into computer-based systems. Successful candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, safety-minded, and committed to working collaboratively to produce high-quality products.

Available Shifts

• Day Shift: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
• Swing Shift: Monday-Friday | 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Manufacturing Specialist I - starts $19.20 per hour
• Manufacturing Specialist II - starts at $20.35 per hour
• Manufacturing Specialist III - starts at $21.57 per hour
• Manufacturing Specialist IV - starts at $22.93 per hour

Responsibilities

• Performs electromechanical and optical assembly operations according to documented work instructions and quality standards.
• Uses tools, test equipment, and computer-based systems to support assembly, testing, and production data entry.
• Records accurate production data to help maintain quality, traceability, and workflow efficiency.
• Identifies and communicates irregularities or conditions that do not align with work instructions, quality standards, or safety requirements.
• Monitors equipment during normal operations and escalate issues when support is needed.
• Develops troubleshooting skills by performing basic troubleshooting under guidance.
• Contributes to a safe, reliable, and collaborative production team focused on building high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Able to work the assigned shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Brings reliable attendance, punctuality, and follow-through.
• Ability to perform detailed work and takes pride in accuracy and quality.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, procedures, and work standards with care.
• Demonstrated curiosity and escalation of concerns when support is needed.
• Willing to adapt to changing priorities, production needs, and process improvements.
• Desire to learn production processes and work toward established quality, productivity, and timing expectations.
• Works well with others and contributes to a positive, safety-focused team environment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a cleanroom manufacturing environment where employees follow safety, cleanliness, and gowning procedures to support high-quality production. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

• Wear cleanroom garments and follow procedures designed to keep the work area clean and safe.
• Complete hands-on tasks with small parts, tools, microscopes, test equipment, and other production equipment used for assembly and testing.
• Some tasks may involve approved solvents or chemicals, with required safety procedures and protective equipment.
• The workday includes sitting, standing, walking, and moving between workstations during the assigned shift.
• May lift, push, pull, or carry items, typically less than 5 lbs. and occasionally up to 35 lbs.
• Detailed assembly work requires steady hands, coordination, and comfort working with small components.
• Inspection and assembly tasks require the ability to see details, colors, depth, and movement while working with parts and equipment.
• Safe movement and balance are needed when moving items between workstations.

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
• Shift differentials are paid at the rate of an additional 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
• 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 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
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• 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:

• E-Verify Participation Poster
• Right to Work Poster