Optical Assembly Tech
About this role
At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation 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 an Optical Assembly Technician for the Extreme Precision Optics Group in Richmond, CA, you will generate a consistent flow of high-quality work performing assembly operations consisting of optical and mechanical components in collaboration with supervision and planning team to meet on-time delivery schedules.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform assembly operations consisting of optical and mechanical components using various bonding agents (epoxies), chemical processing of parts using potentially hazardous materials (acids), with high precision and detail.
- Set up and break down various fixture configurations, load parts onto fixtures and successfully execute operations as directed.
- Work with engineering to develop methods for new products and assist in continually improving procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency.
- Support continuos improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
- Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces, maintain a clean and orderly work environment by following cleaning schedules and inventory control, working in a cleanroom environment, including full cleanroom gowning.
- Perform maintenance and preventatives maintenance on equipment and tooling, lean 6S.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- High school diploma plus 1-year related work experience.
- Experience in manufacturing environment, proper handling of hazardous chemicals a plus.
- Experience with optics and optical testing preferred but not required.
- Experience with simple troubleshooting processes.
- Team player with solid communication skills.
- Careful, well organized and detail oriented
- Strong computer aptitude, with ability to use MS Work and Excel
- Basic math skills
- Strong commitment to safety and precision-level quality.
- Driven to achieve with the ability to take initiative, and flexible with shifting priorities.
Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.
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!
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k) and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.
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Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar'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. |
Company at a glance
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of approximately $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with approximately 22,500 colleagues across our global network of operating, sales, service, and support locations in 34 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers' most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions.
The AMETEK Growth Model is embedded within our culture and is made up of our four growth strategies – Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions. These growth strategies are complemented by a disciplined focus on cash generation, capital deployment, and talent development. Each element of our Growth Model reinforces the others, creating a powerful and scalable platform to drive long-term, sustainable growth.
AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:
- Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for aerospace, medical, power, energy, research and industrial markets.
- Electromechanical Group (EMG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects.
Top Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Retirement (401k)
- Paid time off
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