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nLIGHT Corp. Company Culture
nLIGHT Corp. Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
nLIGHT Corp. Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
C+Team
C-Retention
C-Compensation
D+Leadership
D+nLIGHT Corp. CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Scott Keeney
38 /100
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Diversity at nLIGHT Corp.
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-45
nLIGHT Corp. employees are -45% more likely to recommend nLIGHT Corp. as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at nLIGHT Corp.
Working at nLIGHT Corp. is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. nLIGHT Corp. employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting nLIGHT Corp.’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Portland. See below in detail how working at nLIGHT Corp. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at nLIGHT Corp.
D
Overall Company Culture at nLIGHT Corp. is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
nLIGHT Corp. ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 12 nLIGHT Corp. employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping nLIGHT Corp. improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From nLIGHT Corp. Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Smart, enjoyable team members (for the most part). The exception is the Defense group... some real ego there.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Get to meet the people that I will work with.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The only positive was lower level employees that were trying to do the right thing.
Constructive Feedback From nLIGHT Corp. Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They don't have leadership skills OR experience. They've all moved up the ranks from engineering, but can't manage.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening and leadership. Drop the egos.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Work load not consistent with status and/or market comp.
nLIGHT Corp. Company Information
nLIGHT Corp. Company Overview
nLIGHT manufactures next generation fiber lasers based on industry-leading diode and fiber technology.
nLIGHT Corp. Mission, Vision & Values
nLIGHT Corp. Mission & Values
nLIGHT is a leading provider of high power semiconductor and fiber lasers. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also the things that can be made.
| Headquarter | 20795 NW Cornell Rd, #600 Hillsboro, OR United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nlight.net |
| Founding Date | 2000 |
| Tel | (360) 566-4460 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | LASR |
nLIGHT Corp. Competitors
nLIGHT Corp. competitors include Jenoptik, Coherent, and IPG Photonics. nLIGHT Corp. ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how nLIGHT Corp. compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
nLIGHT Corp. Employees
10 employees at nLIGHT Corp. have reviewed nLIGHT Corp. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 10 nLIGHT Corp. employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at nLIGHT Corp. are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at nLIGHT Corp., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at nLIGHT Corp. are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at nLIGHT Corp. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at nLIGHT Corp. believe the environment at nLIGHT Corp. is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at nLIGHT Corp. is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at nLIGHT Corp. work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at nLIGHT Corp. are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining nLIGHT Corp. - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Portland about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Portland employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
nLIGHT Corp. KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of nLIGHT Corp. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 nLIGHT Corp. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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nLIGHT Corp. CEO & Leadership
nLIGHT Corp. CEO - Scott Keeney
38 /100
Scott’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Scott in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Portland. Scott Keeney’s employees rank nLIGHT Corp. in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 35% for Team, and in the Bottom 30% for Retention. When compared to nLIGHT Corp.’s competitors, Scott Keeney ranks below both Coherent CEO John Ambroseo and IPG Photonics CEO Valentin Gapontsev.
nLIGHT Corp. Leadership
The nLIGHT Corp. Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Scott Keeney, VP & CFO Ran Bareket, and CTO Robert Martinsen
Scott Keeney CEO / President
Scott Keeney serves as the CEO / President of nLIGHT Corp..
Ran Bareket VP & CFO
Ran Bareket serves as the VP & CFO of nLIGHT. Ran started at nLIGHT in January of 2018. Ran currently resides in... read more
Robert Martinsen CTO
Robert Martinsen serves as the CTO of nLIGHT. Robert started at nLIGHT in September of 2013. Robert currently resides in... read more
Kerry Hill VP, Finance
Kerry Hill serves as the VP, Finance of nLIGHT. Kerry started at nLIGHT in February of 2018. Kerry currently resides in... read more
Manoj Kanskar Vice President of Advanced Technology
Manoj Kanskar serves as the Vice President of Advanced Technology of nLIGHT. Manoj started at nLIGHT in August of 2011.... read more
Matthew Randall Vice President Sales and Marketing
Matthew Randall serves as the Vice President Sales and Marketing of nLIGHT. Matthew started at nLIGHT in March of 2015.... read more
Bill Willson Managing Director, Fiber Division
Bill Willson serves as the Managing Director, Fiber Division of nLIGHT. Bill currently resides in the Baltimore,... read more
John Edgecumbe Vice President Directed Energy Laser Development
John Edgecumbe serves as the Vice President Directed Energy Laser Development of nLIGHT. John currently resides in the... read more
nLIGHT Corp. Salaries
How much does nLIGHT Corp. pay?
How much do people at nLIGHT Corp. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at nLIGHT Corp. is $117,613, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,538, or $58 per hour.
At nLIGHT Corp., the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $221,732 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,641 annually. Average nLIGHT Corp. salaries by department include: Product at $165,331, Business Development at $96,418, Marketing at $114,911, and HR at $111,236. Half of nLIGHT Corp. salaries are above $122,538.
6 employees at nLIGHT Corp. rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings) while 6 employees at nLIGHT Corp. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
$117,613*
Average Compensation
$122,538*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
nLIGHT Corp. Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at nLIGHT Corp.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at nLIGHT Corp. across various culture dimensions.
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nLIGHT Corp. Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
nLIGHT Corp. PTO
nLIGHT Corp. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. nLIGHT Corp. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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nLIGHT Corp. Careers
nLIGHT Corp. Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, nLIGHT Corp. applied for 18 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 94% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
18
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 94% Granted (17 out of 18)
- 6% Denied (1 out of 18)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 18)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 18)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in nLIGHT Corp. on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 20% | |
Operations | 20% | |
Engineering | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Portland | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Green Bay | 20% | |
Hanover | 20% | |
Gresham | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding nLIGHT Corp.
What is nLIGHT Corp. address?
nLIGHT Corp. location is at 20795 NW Cornell Rd, #600
Who is the CEO of nLIGHT Corp.?
nLIGHT Corp. CEO is Scott Keeney, their score by employees is 38
What is nLIGHT Corp. eNPS?
The eNPS for nLIGHT Corp. is -45
What is nLIGHT Corp. revenue?
nLIGHT Corp. revenue is $139M
What is the salary for DevOps in nLIGHT Corp.?
DevOps average salary in the US is 94k
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