Controls Engineer

Excelitas•Boulder, CO

9d•$130,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is responsible for maintaining automated manufacturing tools, identifying opportunities for enhanced operational efficiency, and implementation of new automated manufacturing tools supporting optical fabrication, coating, and assembly activities. 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.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Physics, or other equivalent technical field required.
8+ years of industry experience
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with and influence members of cross-functional teams coupled with the ability to collaborate with others in a team environment.
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 specification related to coated precision optics and provide detailed technical feedback regarding appropriate coating designs, technical feasibility, and manufacturability.
Excellent quantitative skills including ability to analyze complex data and apply quality tools to highlight opportunities and track improvement.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, statistical tools, ERP, and databases such as product lifecycle management tools and custom SQL applications.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, peers, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

MS in Engineering, Physics, or applicable field preferred.
Six sigma green or black belt a plus.

Responsibilities

Support of current implementations of automated manufacturing equipment deployed, ensuring user training, preventative maintenance, and machine uptime meet site needs
Evaluate current manufacturing practices, identifying opportunities leveraging automation to improve repeatability, reduce cycle times, improve yields, and reduce costs
Develop business cases and justifications to drive capital spending on automation efforts
Identify and foster relationships with suppliers to deploy automation and provide ongoing service to ensure overall equipment utilization remains high throughout the useful life
Ensure systems comply with safety and quality standards, working closely with site EHS team to conform with ISO14001 and ISO45001 and the Quality team to conform to ISO9001
Adhere to project timelines and budgets ensuring scope, milestones, deliverables, and resources are aligned and understood at project inception
Develop and drive Installation, Operational, and Production Qualification (IQOQPQ) activities in conjunction with Engineering, Safety, and Quality