MOCVD Engineer, Senior or Principal

We're seeking a senior or principal-level MOCVD Engineer for an onsite position in our Vancouver location. Highly qualified individuals may be considered for a management-level position, either at the time of hire or for future advancement. The MOCVD Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of nLIGHT's high power semiconductor laser products produced by the MOCVD. 

Responsibilities:

• Supports government and internal research and development by developing innovative and leading-edge MOCVD processes.
• Drives continuous improvement of semiconductor laser performance through MOCVD process enhancements.
• Sustains and trouble-shoots production processes for manufacturing high power semiconductor lasers.
• Improves KPI's for control of manufacturing processes and improves process documentation in line with ISO standards.
• Writes technical and scientific reports and presents results in internal and external forums.
• Effectively leads and mentors operators, technicians and engineers.
• Contributes to strategic plans for MOCVD technology improvement.

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of development or manufacturing experience with III/V semiconductor lasers on Aixtron MOCVD tools.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials or Chemistry required. PhD preferred.
• Strong background in Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Device Physics, Epitaxial Processes and Materials Science.
• Broad knowledge of and experience with materials characterization techniques including but not limited to  SIMS, EDX, PL, ECV, XRD measurements.
• Excellent analytic, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to clearly and effectively summarize and present results.
• Self-motivated and a strong team player.
• Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary level based on experience, education and skills:

• Senior MOCVD Engineer: $100,000 to $125,000
• Principal MOCVD Engineer $125,000 to $155,000

• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of 6% to 8% of your wages, depending on level.
• 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