QA Technician

QA TechnicianLocation: Boulder, CO, US, 80301 Job Function: Operations Job Country: United States Job City: Boulder Job Type: Regular 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. We are presently seeking a QA Technician that will perform various optical fabrication processes including but not limited to beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspection/measurements. Main responsibilities: Identification of improvements in processes, such as reduction of handling, measuring, storing, etc. and communicating those ideas to the Sustaining/Quality Engineering team. Supportive of Process Engineering by conducting Tests of the Day (TOD), specific data collection while working towards validating the reduction of inspections and metrology measurements. Completes First Article Inspections with little assistance. Provides guidance, coaching, and training to Level I QA Technicians, and develops Manufacturing Technicians to conduct self-qualification. Performs measurement and inspection on complex optics and optical assemblies using non-traditional methods and equipment, as instructed. This includes any 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 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: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience. 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. Excelitas Technologies