Thin Film Technician

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Thin Film Technician to operate coating chamber systems and produce coated optical components for high-precision applications.

You will handle setup, loading/unloading, chemical handling, chamber maintenance, basic spectrophotometer scans, and generate quality results within a 6S framework while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities to contribute to advanced photonics across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Typically has a minimum of 3+ years optics experience or related industry experience.
• Proficient in basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge base of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Previous work experience in a process manufacturing environment is desired, but not required.
• Lifting requirements up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Understands and promotes a safe environment.
• Sets up tooling (installs spacers/tooling as needed) (help assembles backers) (knows how to locate tooling).
• Load/unload parts into chambers as needed.
• Understands chemicals that are used throughout the lab and how to dispose of them.
• Foils chambers
• Changes targets
• Performs basic spectrophotometer scans of optical components
• Performs regens
• Bead blasts tooling
• Starts coating runs
• Knows the chamber status of their area
• Can perform simple crystal error recoveries
• Performs and supports 6S activities as directed.
• Knows chamber cleanliness and how it affects quality.
• Works effectively within teams
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Math proficiency

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 currently seeking a Thin Film Technician who will operate coating chamber systems to produce coated optical components.

Main responsibilities:

• Understands and promotes a safe environment.
• Sets up tooling (installs spacers/tooling as needed) (help assembles backers) (knows how to locate tooling).
• Load/unload parts into chambers as needed.
• Understands chemicals that are used throughout the lab and how to dispose of them.
• Foils chambers
• Changes targets
• Performs basic spectrophotometer scans of optical components
• Performs regens
• Bead blasts tooling
• Starts coating runs
• Knows the chamber status of their area
• Can perform simple crystal error recoveries
• Performs and supports 6S activities as directed.
• Knows chamber cleanliness and how it affects quality.
• Works effectively within teams
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Typically has a minimum of 3+ year optics experience or related industry experience and has demonstrated tech 2 expectations since last review.
• Needs to be proficient in basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Needs to have a knowledge base of Excel and other various Microsoft Office products.
• Previous work experience in a process manufacturing environment is desired, but not required.
• Lifting requirements up to 50lbs

Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes 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 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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Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!

Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/