Optical Assembly Tech

AMETEK; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zygo is hiring an Optical Assembly Technician in Richmond, CA. You will perform assembly of optical and mechanical components with high precision, in collaboration with supervision and planning teams to meet on-time delivery schedules.

You will contribute to process improvements with engineering and participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, while maintaining a cleanroom environment and strict safety standards. Compensation follows experience and location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year related work experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment; handling hazardous chemicals a plus.
• Experience with optics and optical testing preferred but not required.
• Strong safety and precision-focused mindset.
• Good teamwork and communication.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
• Strong math basics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical and mechanical components with high precision.
• Set up and break down fixtures; load parts.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop methods for new products.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain cleanroom procedures and inventory; ensure safe handling of components.
• Perform equipment maintenance and uphold 6S housekeeping.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Optics experience

Troubleshooting

Computer aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Initiative

Math basics

Industrial manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

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.

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.

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: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 55,000

Salary Maximum: 65,000

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.

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].