Fabrication Engineer For R&D/NPI - #256954
Research Electro-Optics
Date: 2 days ago
City: Boulder, CO
Salary:
$85,000
-
$110,000
per year
Contract type: Full time

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.
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Position Overview
Develop fabrication processes such as shaping, polishing, machining, and
single-point diamond turning for manufacturing of low volume, high product
mix optical components for new product introduction. Creates process
documentation and supports the new production of optical components using
process engineering skills. The Fabrication Process Engineer reports to the
R&D Engineering Director.
Duties And Responsibilities
Serves as a technical subject matter expert for optical component fabrication
processes.
Creates and improves documentation for the manufacturing of optical
components.
Hands-on engineering support training technicians on the execution of
fabrication processes.
Monitors and drives improvement of production fabrication processes and
equipment using SPC.
Supports troubleshooting of existing fabrication processes.
Helps review, disposition, and reduce non-conforming material.
Assists in the transfer of optical fabrication process technologies from R&D
to production.
Identifies, justifies, and qualifies new equipment into production.
Supports procurement and quality with supplier evaluation and selection.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or
related field (Physics, Optics, etc.).
Experience becoming a subject matter expert on a fabrication process
regardless of material is desirable
Experience with developing new product introduction and prototyping is
desirable
10+ years of optical component fabrication experience highly desirable.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or other CAD software desirable.
Proficiency with SPC desirable.
Experience with optical alignment and bonding of prisms desirable.
Experience with structured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, RC/CA) desirable.
Our facility in Boulder, Coloradohas key functions in Research and
Development, Operations, Production and other disciplines. This facility
specializesin 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.
Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time
Off, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition
Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability
Pay Range:L $85,000 - $110,000 depending on experience
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This position requires the use of information which is subject to the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas
Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!
Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
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.
x
Position Overview
Develop fabrication processes such as shaping, polishing, machining, and
single-point diamond turning for manufacturing of low volume, high product
mix optical components for new product introduction. Creates process
documentation and supports the new production of optical components using
process engineering skills. The Fabrication Process Engineer reports to the
R&D Engineering Director.
Duties And Responsibilities
Serves as a technical subject matter expert for optical component fabrication
processes.
Creates and improves documentation for the manufacturing of optical
components.
Hands-on engineering support training technicians on the execution of
fabrication processes.
Monitors and drives improvement of production fabrication processes and
equipment using SPC.
Supports troubleshooting of existing fabrication processes.
Helps review, disposition, and reduce non-conforming material.
Assists in the transfer of optical fabrication process technologies from R&D
to production.
Identifies, justifies, and qualifies new equipment into production.
Supports procurement and quality with supplier evaluation and selection.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or
related field (Physics, Optics, etc.).
Experience becoming a subject matter expert on a fabrication process
regardless of material is desirable
Experience with developing new product introduction and prototyping is
desirable
10+ years of optical component fabrication experience highly desirable.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or other CAD software desirable.
Proficiency with SPC desirable.
Experience with optical alignment and bonding of prisms desirable.
Experience with structured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, RC/CA) desirable.
Our facility in Boulder, Coloradohas key functions in Research and
Development, Operations, Production and other disciplines. This facility
specializesin 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.
Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time
Off, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition
Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability
Pay Range:L $85,000 - $110,000 depending on experience
x
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas
Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!
Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
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