Development Assembly Engineer

Excelitas Technologies • Boulder, CO

6d • $111,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Development Assembly Engineer to serve as a technical subject matter expert for optical assembly processes. The role develops tools and processes for manufacturing new products, assesses and validates assembly processes and tool designs, and creates and improves manufacturing documentation. The engineer trains technicians on tools and processes for new assemblies, supports troubleshooting of existing assembly tools and processes, and drives improvements to production assembly processes using statistical process control (SPC). The role also supports procurement and quality teams with supplier evaluation and selection.

The position is based at Excelitas’s Boulder, Colorado facility, which performs research and development, operations, and production, including the manufacture of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin-film coatings, and optical sub-assemblies. The work involves information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or a related field such as Physics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Coursework and enthusiasm may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree.
• Five or more years of experience in an optics-related field.
• Optical metrology experience or interest.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Experience with adhesive selection and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with optical modeling software such as Zemax, Code V, or FRED.
• Experience with optical alignment and bonding.
• Experience with automation programming (PC and/or PLC).
• Experience with structured problem-solving tools such as 8D or DMAIC.
• Proficiency with SPC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for optical assembly processes.
• Develop tools and processes to enable the manufacture of new products.
• Conduct analyses to assess and validate assembly processes and tool designs.
• Create and improve documentation for manufacturing optical assemblies.
• Train technicians on using tools and processes for new assemblies.
• Support troubleshooting of existing assembly tools and processes.
• Monitor and drive improvement of production assembly processes using SPC.
• Support procurement and quality with supplier evaluation and selection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Holiday pay
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level