Job Metrology Engineering Technician

Metrology Engineering Technician

Are you ready to collaborate with leading experts in optical engineering and contribute to the next level of precision and innovation? At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, headquartered in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

As a Metrology Engineering Technician in our CMS (Custom Metrology Solutions) Department, you will support the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of custom complex electro- and opto-mechanical systems. This role emphasizes precision, quality, and efficiency in assembly and test activities, with a focus on problem solving, internal process development, and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, align, and calibrate intricate electro- and opto-mechanical systems using precision tools and fixtures.
• Perform system integration and qualification using advanced computing and metrology tools.
• Troubleshoot and validate systems to meet internal and client specifications.
• Interpret detailed drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions to ensure accurate builds.
• Operate and interpret results from optical and mechanical test equipment.
• Document assembly and test procedures.
• Identify and resolve documentation gaps and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to implement process enhancements and corrective actions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with documentation tools and process improvement methodologies.
• Programming experience (e.g., VBA, Python, or C#) is a plus.
• Familiarity with optical cleaning/handling standards is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing, stooping, and keyboarding.

Bring your passion, commitment, and curiosity to Zygo, where our values—curiosity, collaboration, persistence, confidence, problem-solving, and safety—guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we work together to solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and make our world a safer, better place.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

*Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.