Optical Manufacturing Engineer for NPI & Precision Assembly

AMETEK; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, part of AMETEK, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and refine mechanical and opto‑mechanical assembly processes. You will document procedures, design tooling, and support new product introductions with a focus on repeatable, high‑quality manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands‑on production floor support, process documentation, and close collaboration with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience with precision assemblies and alignment‑sensitive systems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans and process validation preferred.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation skills for assembly/test processes.
• Experience with mechanical tooling and fixture design using SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain detailed assembly and test work instructions, SOPs, visual aids, and bill of process (BOPs).
• Document optical and opto‑mechanical assembly methods, alignment procedures, and inspection criteria.
• Design mechanical tooling, fixtures, gauges, and assembly aids to support mechanical and optical assembly processes.
• Coordinate fabrication and qualification of tooling with machine shops and external vendors.
• Support NPI projects from development through production ramp‑up and assist with PFMEA and process validation.

Skills

Precision assemblies

Optical alignment

SolidWorks

NPI support

PFMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Gage design

Process documentation tools

Job description

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, part of AMETEK, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and refine mechanical and opto‑mechanical assembly processes. You will document procedures, design tooling, and support new product introductions with a focus on repeatable, high‑quality manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands‑on production floor support, process documentation, and close collaboration with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and scalability.