Hiring: Controls Engineer Company: Excelitas Technologies Corp. Location: Boulder, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:43:35 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PLC, Product Lifecycle Management, SQL, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •8+ years of industry experience Required Skills: •Support of current implementations of automated manufacturing equipment deployed, ensuring user training, preventative maintenance, and machine uptime meet site needs •Evaluate current manufacturing practices, identifying opportunities leveraging automation to improve repeatability, reduce cycle times, improve yields, and reduce costs •Develop business cases and justifications to drive capital spending on automation efforts •Identify and foster relationships with suppliers to deploy automation and provide ongoing service to ensure overall equipment utilization remains high throughout the useful life •Ensure systems comply with safety and quality standards, working closely with site EHS team to conform with ISO14001 and ISO45001 and the Quality team to conform to ISO9001 •Adhere to project timelines and budgets ensuring scope, milestones, deliverables, and resources are aligned and understood at project inception •Develop and drive Installation, Operational, and Production Qualification (IQOQPQ) activities in conjunction with Engineering, Safety, and Quality Qualifications: •BS in Engineering, Physics, or other equivalent technical field required. •MS in Engineering, Physics, or applicable field preferred. •Six sigma green or black belt a plus. •Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with and influence members of cross-functional teams coupled with the ability to collaborate with others in a team environment. •Identification of and business case development of automation equipment •Operational familiarity with robotics, motions controls, and vision systems with application in a high-mix manufacturing environment •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret drawings and pertinent specification related to coated precision optics and provide detailed technical feedback regarding appropriate coating designs, technical feasibility, and manufacturability. •Excellent quantitative skills including ability to analyze complex data and apply quality tools to highlight opportunities and track improvement. •Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, statistical tools, ERP, and databases such as product lifecycle management tools and custom SQL applications. •Demonstrated capacity to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, peers, and the general public. Compensation: •$130,000 - $165,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!