Optics QA Technician — Precision Inspection & Metrology

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

PAID Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. is seeking a QA Technician in Boulder, CO to perform optical fabrication-related inspections and pass/fail decisions against drawings and specs.

The role involves handling precision components, using calipers, micrometers, and optical tooling, and working in controlled environments to ensure defect-free products. The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year of relevant inspection experience, and the ability to read specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience with quality inspection, manufacturing, or production preferred.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record maintenance.
• Experience working in a regulated or quality-focused environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of components and finished products using established inspection criteria.
• Use measurement and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, microscopes, and other quality control tools.
• Conduct inspections in controlled environments, including dark-room or enclosed 'black box' inspection stations as required.
• Identify, document, and communicate product defects, damage, or nonconforming conditions.
• Follow work instructions, inspection plans, procedures, and quality standards.
• Handle optical components and sensitive products using proper techniques to prevent contamination, damage, or degradation.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain traceable quality records.
• Verify product conformance to drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspections as needed.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Maintain inspection equipment and ensure equipment is calibrated and suitable for use.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Regulated environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Microscopes

Job description

Excelitas Technologies Corp. is seeking a QA Technician in Boulder, CO to perform optical fabrication-related inspections and pass/fail decisions against drawings and specs.

The role involves handling precision components, using calipers, micrometers, and optical tooling, and working in controlled environments to ensure defect-free products. The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year of relevant inspection experience, and the ability to read specifications.