Sr Optical Engineer

AMETEK; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking an Optical Engineer based in Denville, NJ to support optical development for our Special Optics business. You will be responsible for creating optical designs and guiding the assembly process, ensuring high-quality outcomes for our customers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with optical design tools like ZEMAX. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of optical engineering experience, preferably in lens design and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of lens characterization methodology and instrumentation.
• Ability to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Create optical designs and conduct tolerance analysis.
• Develop analysis tools and procedures for assembly testing.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.

Skills

Optical engineering expertise

Proficiency in ZEMAX or CODE V

Experience with optical metrology tools

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate across functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or related discipline

Tools

ZEMAX

CODE V

Job description

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. We are seeking an Optical Engineer based in Denville, NJ to support optical development for our Special Optics business. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Optical Engineering.

Our Special Optics team is a design, development and manufacturing group located in Denville, New Jersey. As an Optical Engineer, you will execute optical designs per specification to provide state‑of‑the‑art optical solutions to meet the demands of and provide solutions to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Create optical designs and conduct tolerance analysis to customers’ specifications and requirements.
• Develop analysis tools and procedures for assembly testing processes.
• Monitor fabrication and assembly to provide technical guidance, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve processes.
• Provide technical support and guidance to our customers.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of optical engineering experience (lens design and tolerance analysis), working knowledge of opto‑mechanics and stray light analysis preferred.
• Proficiency with ZEMAX or CODE V and basic programming of macros.
• Knowledge of lens characterization methodology and instrumentation; experience with optical metrology tools (interferometry, MTF testing) preferred.
• Drives to deliver consistent, high‑quality results.
• Problem‑solver who seeks opportunities to improve process.
• Understands and relates to customers.
• Organized, contentious and focused.
• Communicates, influences and collaborates across functions and levels.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo Navitar, 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.

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.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 100,000
Salary Maximum: 175,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].