LabVIEW Developer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain LabVIEW applications that interface with and control manufacturing and test equipment used to build high power lasers
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and IT to clarify requirements and deliver projects on schedule
• Create thorough documentation for software processes and end-user instructions
• Adhere to software design standards including abstraction, object oriented programming, design patterns, and change control
• Support and improve existing LabVIEW software
• Provide hands-on support for the manufacturing line, including occasional after-hours remote assistance
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and sensitive data per company policies
• Troubleshoot automation issues to root cause and implement corrective actions
• Implement monitoring and diagnostics such as logging, error handling, and alarms to reduce downtime
• Integrate automation with company databases
• Deploy and release software to production, including build packaging, installers, versioning, and rollback
• Validate changes prior to release with test plans, dry runs, and basic verification/acceptance with Manufacturing
• Comply with US export control requirements and technology control procedures when handling technical data, software, and test information
• Escalate potential compliance issues to appropriate internal teams in a timely manner
• Report to the IT Software Manager

Requirements

• 1+ years of LabVIEW programming experience
• Collaborative, team-oriented working style
• B.S. in engineering or a related scientific field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Track record of driving projects to completion
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment

Technologies

• LabVIEW
• SQL databases

Benefits

• Target cash bonus of 5% of earned 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 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 and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac supplemental insurance
• Paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• Tuition assistance program
• Pet insurance

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