Controls Engineer, Optical Automation (Boulder)

Excelitas Technologies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Controls Engineer to maintain automated manufacturing tools and drive efficiency in optical fabrication, coating, and assembly.

The role requires a BS in engineering or physics (MS preferred), 8+ years in industry, and familiarity with robotics, PLCs, and vision systems. You will develop business cases for automation, ensure safety and quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field
• MS in Engineering, Physics, or applicable field preferred
• 8+ years of industry experience
• Six sigma green or black belt a plus
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with robotics, motion controls, and vision systems
• Proficiency with PLC programming
• Ability to read drawings and related specifications for coated precision optics
• Excellent quantitative skills and data analysis using quality tools
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP, and SQL databases

Responsibilities

• Support of current automated manufacturing equipment deployments, ensuring training, preventative maintenance, and machine uptime meet site needs
• Evaluate current manufacturing practices, identifying automation opportunities to improve repeatability, cycle times, yields and reduce costs
• Develop business cases and justifications to drive capital spending on automation efforts
• Identify and foster relationships with suppliers to deploy automation and provide ongoing service to ensure equipment utilization
• Ensure systems comply with safety and quality standards with EHS and Quality teams (ISO14001/ISO45001, ISO9001)
• Adhere to project timelines and budgets; ensure scope, milestones, deliverables, and resources are aligned
• Develop and drive IQOQPQ activities with Engineering, Safety, and Quality

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Motion control

Vision systems

Drawings interpretation

Quantitative skills

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering/Physics

MS preferred

Tools

ERP

SQL databases

PLM

Job description

Excelitas Technologies in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Controls Engineer to maintain automated manufacturing tools and drive efficiency in optical fabrication, coating, and assembly.

The role requires a BS in engineering or physics (MS preferred), 8+ years in industry, and familiarity with robotics, PLCs, and vision systems. You will develop business cases for automation, ensure safety and quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.