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Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 May 2026

💰 $56,000/yr($52,000/yr – $56,000/yr)

About the role

Who We AreAt 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. Headquarters in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). About the Internship nLIGHT is currently recruiting for a Process Engineering student to intern with us for the summer of 2026. This internship is a 10 to 12-week program that offers challenging assignments, projects, and career development opportunities to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive wage based on your discipline and academic class status. About the Team The ISR team designs and manufactures pulsed fiber lasers for defense applications. We are a small but growing group of optical, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers working to develop new capabilities in this new product area at nLight. What You Can Expect to Learn

Manufacturing Process Optimization
Continuous Improvement and Lean Methodology
New Product Introduction (NPI) strategy
Test fixture design and qualification
Test equipment software design and qualification

What You Can Expect to Do

Assist in production and prototype builds of pulsed fiber laser systems
Design and qualify new fixtures for PCBA testing alongside mechanical and electrical engineers
Create and qualify new software for data collection and analysis alongside systems engineers
Design and execute experiments related to process optimization and qualification

Who You Are

You have experience with PCBA layout
You are a creative problem solver
You have experience in test software writing and testing
You are well versed in electro-mechanical design
You are proficient in technical writing

Minimum Job Requirements

You must be working towards an Engineering degree with specializations in Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical preferred.
You must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college.
You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered.

Intern Social Events Our interns can expect adventures in the PNW, board game nights at local breweries/coffee shops, Happy Hour networking events with Senior Leadership, and much more! To Apply A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript. Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.

Compensation and Benefits
Pay depends on level of education completed:

$26 - 28/hr

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits including Prescription and Orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

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, pl