Optical Manufacturing Engineer Technician

AMETEK; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to partner with Manufacturing Engineering on new product development, sustaining activities, and testing of optical products, ensuring conformance to specifications and performance requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting NPI, improving procedures, using software tools to assemble and test optical components, documenting processes, enforcing quality controls, and collaborating with engineers to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience in a test lab with software tools and handling optical parts/assemblies.
• Ability to read blueprints, procedures, and test requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions.
• Problem-solver with initiative, resilience and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction and sustaining activities for mature products
• Identify areas of improvements including procedures or tools to improve productivity & provide feedback to Engineers
• Utilize Software tools & procedures to assemble & test optical products
• Document assembly procedures, test procedures, and failures (provide feedback to production team to help drive manufacturing process improvements)
• Enforce quality control to reduce waste through focused and unbiased adherence to assembly & test requirements
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to implement updates/changes
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects
• Communicate with Engineering to ensure timely resolution of roadblocks
• Demonstrate aptitude to learn and develop relevant knowledge areas

Skills

Production environment experience

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Test lab software tools

Optical parts handling tools

Job description

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to partner with Manufacturing Engineering on new product development, sustaining activities, and testing of optical products, ensuring conformance to specifications and performance requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting NPI, improving procedures, using software tools to assemble and test optical components, documenting processes, enforcing quality controls, and collaborating with engineers to drive