Development Assembly Engineer
About The Position
The Development Assembly Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert for optical assembly processes and develops tools and processes to enable the manufacture of new products. The role assesses and validates assembly processes and tool designs, creates and improves manufacturing documentation, and trains technicians on tools and processes for new assemblies. The engineer also supports troubleshooting of existing assembly tools and processes, drives production-process improvements using statistical process control (SPC), and supports procurement and quality teams with supplier evaluation and selection. The position is based at Excelitas Technologies’ Boulder, Colorado facility, which supports research and development, operations, and production. The site manufactures ultra-precision optical components, optical thin-film coatings, and optical sub-assemblies for applications including lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense. This position requires use of 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.
- Advanced degree is desirable.
- Five or more years of experience in an optics-related field is desirable; coursework and enthusiasm may be considered in lieu of experience.
- Optical metrology experience or interest is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or other CAD software is desirable.
- Experience with adhesive selection and troubleshooting is desirable.
- Proficiency with optical modeling software such as Zemax, Code V, or FRED is desirable.
- Experience with optical alignment and bonding is desirable.
- Experience with automation programming (PC and/or PLC) is desirable.
- Experience with structured problem-solving tools such as 8D or DMAIC is desirable.
- Proficiency with SPC is desirable.
Nice To Haves
- 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 to use 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 and short-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
