Senior Controls Engineer — Automation for Precision Optics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Holiday Pay

Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to maintain automated manufacturing tools and drive enhancements in coating and assembly operations. The role requires leading IQOQPQ activities, developing business cases for automation, and ensuring safety and quality standards across ISO14001/45001 and ISO9001.

Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. You will evaluate current practices, reduce cycle times, improve yields, and manage

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, or other 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 skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Identification of and business case development of automation equipment.
• Familiarity with robotics, motions controls, and vision systems with application in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with PLC programming.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and pertinent specifications related to coated precision optics and provide detailed technical feedback regarding coating designs, feasibility, and manufacturability.
• Excellent quantitative skills including ability to analyze complex data and apply quality tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, statistical tools, ERP, and databases such as PLM tools and custom SQL applications.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and present information to managers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support current implementations of automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring training, preventive maintenance, and uptime meet site needs.
• Evaluate current manufacturing practices to improve repeatability, cycle times, yields, and costs.
• Develop business cases to drive automation capital spending.
• Identify and foster supplier relationships to deploy automation and maintain high equipment utilization.
• Ensure safety and quality standards compliance with EHS and Quality teams (ISO14001/45001, ISO9001).
• Adhere to project timelines and budgets with aligned milestones, deliverables, and resources.
• Develop and drive IQOQPQ activities with Engineering, Safety, and Quality.

Skills

Strong communication

Quantitative analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Physics (or equivalent)

M.S. in Engineering/Physics (preferred)

Tools

PLC programming

SQL databases

ERP systems

PLM tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical tools

Job description

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to maintain automated manufacturing tools and drive enhancements in coating and assembly operations. The role requires leading IQOQPQ activities, developing business cases for automation, and ensuring safety and quality standards across ISO14001/45001 and ISO9001.

Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. You will evaluate current practices, reduce cycle times, improve yields, and manage