QA Technician

Excelitas Technologies Corp.

Boulder (CO)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 40,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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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

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Location:

Boulder, CO, US, 80301

Job Function: Operations

Job Country: United States

Job City: Boulder

Job Type: Regular Full Time

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

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 presently seeking aQA Technicianthat will perform various optical fabrication processes including but not limited to beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspection/measurements.

Main 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
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1+ years of experience with quality inspection, manufacturing, or production experience 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.
Benefits start day 1:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-term and Short-term disability

Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Our facility in Boulder, Coloradohas key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializesin 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 defense.

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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