IT Software Engineer- C# - Swing Shift

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).

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 4P-Midnight (some flexibility)

The successful candidate will be responsible for addressing day-to-day internal customer issues, as well as creating and managing software applications, to support nLight's engineering and manufacturing teams. This is a growth opportunity within the IT Software Engineering group and is an ideal fit for a team-oriented, self-directed person with ambition and drive. 

This position will be onsite in Camas, WA and hybrid as agreed with the IT Software Manager and Head of IT.

• →Support nLIGHT’s manufacturing groups’ use of existing applications
• →Create and maintain software applications and services that are used to control and record the manufacture of high-power lasers.
• →Create applications using C#.NET, MVC, and SQL to automate the of handling of manufacturing data and associated engineering data
• →Follow software design standards including abstraction, design patterns, and change control
• →Establish effective communication with other departments to ensure that requirements are understood and that projects are completed in a timely and effective manner
• →Thoroughly document software design, execution, and end-user instructions
• →This position will report to the IT Software Engineering manager and is expected to be able to operate under light supervision and make independent decisions and judgments. 

• BS in Software Development or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ year developing software.
• Direct experience programming with C# .NET, SQL, XML, JSON.
• Experience developing Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Experience with integration of ERP, SPC and Data Collection systems.
• Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with MVC, HTML5, and JavaScript (Bootstrap, jQuery).

• Familiarity with developing, deploying, or supporting Azure applications and services.
• Experience with Windows administration, configuration management, continuous integration, or continuous deployment practices.
• Knowledge of lasers and their underlying principles
• Experience creating and consuming RESTful and SOAP API’s

• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly absorb, organize, and apply new information.
• Works independently from high-level goals while proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and next steps.
• Comfortable providing technical direction, coordinating work, or guiding others when needed.
• Adapts well to changing priorities and contributes constructively to continuous improvement.