QA Technician

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.

About the role

We are seeking a QA Technician to perform various optical fabrication processes including beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspection/measurements at our Boulder, Colorado facility. This site specializes in manufacturing 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvements in processes (e.g., reduction of handling, measuring, storing) and communicate those ideas to the Sustaining/Quality Engineering team.
• Support Process Engineering by conducting Tests of the Day (TOD) and specific data collection to validate the reduction of inspections and metrology measurements.
• Complete First Article Inspections with minimal assistance.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to Level I QA Technicians and develop Manufacturing Technicians to conduct self-qualification.
• Perform measurement and inspection on complex optics and optical assemblies using non-traditional methods and equipment, including necessary setup.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Associates degree (preferred).
• Knowledge and understanding of moderate to complex math calculations (a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in a quality assurance position in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting day 1.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay

$21.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience.

This position requires the use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Visa sponsorship is not available.