Careers, Internships & Opportunities

Welcome to Power Technology, Inc. (PTI) — a U.S. laser manufacturer with a legacy of engineering-driven innovation.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered just outside Little Rock, Arkansas, PTI designs, develops, and manufactures laser solutions used in demanding applications across scientific research, biomedical and life sciences, industrial systems, and defense-related programs. We support both R&D/prototypes and production manufacturing, delivering configurable platforms and custom builds that integrate into customer systems worldwide.

Our work has earned recognition for export excellence—including the President’s “E” Award for Export and multiple Governor’s Export Awards—and PTI has been featured in statewide manufacturing spotlights such as The Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas competition.

Joining PTI means working with a practical, technical team focused on building reliable hardware, improving processes, and solving real customer problems. You don’t need a laser background to succeed here—we value curiosity, strong fundamentals, and the ability to learn quickly. We provide training and on-the-job development to help you ramp into our products, processes, and customers.

We’re always looking for experienced candidates across multiple disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of laser manufacturing and electro-optical systems. Below is a snapshot of the opportunities we have currently available and / or frequently offer:

Currently Available:

Production Engineer

Description: Optimize processes and test to increase yield and capacity while enabling scalable production.

Qualifications: Manufacturing/production/process engineering experience; strong root-cause and continuous improvement skills; ability to develop standard work/fixtures/test methods; familiarity with DFM/DFT and quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, SPC) preferred.

Production Technician

Description: Perform precision electro-optical build, test, inspection, and troubleshooting to spec in a high-reliability manufacturing environment.

Qualifications: High-skill assembly/test experience (electronics/electro-optics preferred); ability to follow standard work and document results; comfort with test equipment; strong workmanship/attention to detail; soldering and ESD experience preferred.

Automation / Robotics Lead

Description: Build PTI’s factory automation roadmap and deploy robotic/automated cells that improve repeatability, throughput, and traceability.

Qualifications: 7+ years manufacturing automation/robotics experience; proven end-to-end deployments; PLC/controls + robotics integration experience; strong safety/validation mindset; high-mix manufacturing experience preferred.

Sales Engineer

Description: Convert customer specs into manufacturable laser configurations, quotes, and technical win plans, supporting design through close.

Qualifications: B2B technical sales or applications engineering experience; strong ability to communicate technical tradeoffs; proposal/quoting competence; CRM/pipeline discipline; familiarity with lasers/photonics/instrumentation preferred.

Sales Manager

Description: Drive pipeline rigor, forecasting accuracy, and sales team execution from lead to close.


Qualifications: Experience managing a technical B2B sales team; track record improving forecast accuracy and win rates; strong coaching/enablement skills; metrics-driven pipeline management; experience selling engineered products preferred.

Who We Hire:

Engineering Manager

Description: Direct product development, guide the engineering team, and elevate design-for-manufacture and quality systems across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications: Engineering degree; prior engineering leadership in hardware manufacturing; experience with opto-electronics/lasers preferred; strong design review/change control/validation discipline; cross-functional leadership with production and quality.

Executive and Management:

  • CEO/President
  • VP of Sales and Marketing
  • VP of Production and Engineering
  • Product Line Manager
  • Quality Control Manager
  • Foreperson

Engineering and Technical:

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Optical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Laser Assembly Technician
  • Power Supply Assembly Technician
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Maintenance Technician

Administrative and Support:

  • Accounting/Finance Officer
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Procurement Officer
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Stockroom Clerk
  • Scheduling Coordinator
  • Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Sales and Marketing:

  • Inside Sales Representative
  • Business Development Representative
  • Technical Sales Engineers (Biomedical, Defense, Semiconductor, etc.)
  • Marketing Manager
  • Digital Marketing Specialist

Specialized Roles:

  • Laser Safety Officer
  • Research and Development Scientist
  • Compliance Officer

…and many more exciting roles waiting for you!

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