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Excelitas Technologies

Production Control Coordinator

Boulder, CO · On-site

$26 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in ...

Excelitas Technologies

Fabrication Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in ...

Excelitas Technologies

Fabrication Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in ...

Excelitas Technologies

Fabrication Technician

Boulder, CO

$20 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in ...

Attalon, Inc.

Engineering Manager

Longmont, CO · On-site

$120K - $202K/yr

S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser ...

Excelitas Technologies

Fabrication Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in ...

Excelitas Technologies

Fabrication Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in ...

Excelitas Technologies

Fabrication Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in ...

Excelitas Technologies

Fabrication Technician

Boulder, CO

$26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in ...

Excelitas Technologies

Assembly Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in ...

Excelitas Technologies

Assembly Technician

Boulder, CO

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in ...

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How much do optical coating engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for optical coating engineer in Colorado is $105,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,100.00 and $115,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an optical coating engineer do?

An Optical Coating Engineer designs, develops, and applies thin-film coatings to optical components to enhance performance by controlling reflection, transmission, and absorption of light. They work with vacuum deposition techniques, material science, and precision engineering to create coatings for lenses, mirrors, and optical filters. Their role involves process development, quality control, and troubleshooting to meet performance specifications for industries like aerospace, telecommunications, and medical imaging.

What are some typical projects or daily tasks for an optical coating engineer?

As an Optical Coating Engineer, your daily tasks often include designing thin-film coating processes, calibrating deposition equipment, performing quality inspections, and troubleshooting production issues. You may collaborate closely with optical designers, manufacturing technicians, and quality assurance teams to ensure coatings meet specific optical and mechanical requirements. Projects can range from developing anti-reflective coatings for lenses to creating specialized filters for advanced scientific or industrial applications. Working in this role provides a dynamic mix of hands-on lab work, process optimization, and teamwork, making it both challenging and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an optical coating engineer?

To thrive as an Optical Coating Engineer, you need strong expertise in optics, materials science, thin-film deposition techniques, and typically a degree in physics, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with vacuum coating equipment, spectrophotometers, and industry-specific software such as thin-film design and simulation tools is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective teamwork are important soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills enable precise development and application of optical coatings, ensuring product quality and successful collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

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Infographic showing various Optical Coating Engineer job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,487 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Technical Writer Intern

Excelitas Technologies

Boulder, CO • On-site

$24/hr

Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

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 currently seeking a Technical Writer Intern to support the creation and improvement of technical documents used in optical manufacturing, training, and quality processes.

This role works in collaboration with team members to turn day-to-day work processes into clear, easy-to-follow instructions and training materials.

Main responsibilities:

  • Assists in creating and updating work instructions, SOPs, and training documents.
  • Works with technicians, engineering, and supervisors to understand processes and document them clearly.
  • Help organize and standardize documents so they are easy to use on the production floor.
  • Supports creation of simple visuals, diagrams, or step-by-step guides
  • Review and update documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness, while identifying gaps or unclear instructions.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Basic to intermediate technical writing experience is acceptable.
  • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn technical processes and translate them into clear, step-by-step instructions.
  • Experience working in a lab, shop, or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
  • No formal certifications are required; exposure to documentation control or quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is beneficial but not required.
  • Working Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to organize information in a structured and logical format.
  • Basic ability to create simple visuals or diagrams, flow charts, and step sequences is a plus.
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work with cross-functional teams.

This internship is part-time and is estimated to last for approximately 10 weeks.

Compensation: $24.00 per hour.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specialises 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 defence.

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.

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/ 

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