Development Assembly Engineer

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Holiday Pay

PAID Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-term and Short-term disability

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Boulder, CO seeks a Development Assembly Engineer to drive order fulfillment with technical expertise in optical assembly processes.

The role focuses on developing assembly tools, validating processes, and training technicians while collaborating with procurement and quality teams to ensure exceptional product delivery. Based at our Boulder facility, the position supports production, RD, and coating capabilities for high-precision optical components used in lasers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years experience in optics-related field desirable; coursework may count.
• Optical metrology experience highly desirable.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks desirable.
• Proficiency with optical modeling software such as Zemax, Code V, FRED desirable.
• Experience with automation programming desirable.
• Experience with SPC desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serves as SME for optical assembly processes.
• Develops tools and processes to enable manufacture of new products.
• Conducts analyses to assess and validate assembly processes and tool designs.
• Creates and improves documentation for the manufacture of optical assemblies.
• Trains technicians on the use of tools and processes for new assemblies.
• Supports troubleshooting of existing assembly tools and processes.
• Monitors and drives improvement of production assembly processes using SPC.
• Supports procurement and quality with supplier evaluation and selection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Optical engineering

Automation programming

SPC

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Zemax

Code V

FRED

Job description

Development Assembly Engineer

Location: Boulder, CO, US, 80301

Job Function: Engineering R&D

Job Country: United States

Job City: Boulder

Job Type: Regular Full Time

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Excelitas is a leading industrial technology company enabling precision instrumentation, sensing and controls, advanced automation and performance materials that deliver current and next-generation innovations that enrich lives.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

We are currently seeking a Development Assembly Engineerwho will drive account retention through superior customer responsiveness and attention to detail. They will perform order management in a complex, fast-paced, and diverse environment. This Representative will also provide support to external customers and facilitate internal communications related to order fulfilment and customer requirements.

Main responsibilities:

• Serves as a technical subject matter expert for optical assembly processes.
• Develops tools and processes to enable the manufacture of new products.
• Conducts analyses to assess and validate assembly processes and tool designs.
• Creates and improves documentation for the manufacture of optical assemblies
• Trains technicians on the use of tools and processes for new assemblies.
• Supports troubleshooting of existing assembly tools and processes.
• Monitors and drives improvement of production assembly processes using SPC.
• Supports procurement and quality with supplier evaluation and selection
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related field (Physics, Mechanical Engineering, etc.). Advanced
• 5+ years experience in optics-related field desirable. Coursework and enthusiasm will be considered inlieu of experience
• Optical metrology experience or interest highly desirable
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or other CAD software desirable.
• Experience with adhesive selection and troubleshooting desirable
• Proficiency with optical modeling software such as Zemax, Code V, FRED desirable.
• Experience with optical alignment and bonding desirable.
• Experience with automation programming (PC and/or PLC) desirable.
• Experience with structured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, etc) desirable.
• Proficiency with SPC desirable.

Benefits start day 1:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay range: $111,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specialises in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defence.

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

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