Optical Metrology Engineer: Interferometry & MTF Expert

a fulfilling; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

a fulfilling seeks an Optical Metrology Engineer to support testing, characterization, and validation of precision optical systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Zygo Max interferometer systems and MTF measurements for evaluating optical performance throughout development and production.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, analyzing interferometric data, ensuring calibration, and generating detailed reports while maintaining ISO and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in optical metrology, optical testing, or optical test engineering.
• Hands-on experience operating Zygo Max interferometer systems and performing wavefront error analysis, interferometry, MTF measurement and interpretation, optical alignment, and precision optical testing.
• Experience using optical metrology and test equipment, including autocollimators, alignment telescopes, collimators, and other precision measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform interferometric testing using Zygo Max interferometer systems to evaluate optical surface quality, transmitted wavefront error, and system alignment.
• Conduct MTF testing to verify optical imaging performance and ensure compliance with customer and engineering specifications.
• Develop, optimize, and document optical test procedures for production and engineering environments.
• Analyze interferometric data, wavefront measurements, and MTF results to identify optical defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Support optical alignment, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations during prototype and production builds.
• Collaborate with optical design, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve product performance and manufacturing yield.
• Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for optical metrology equipment.
• Generate detailed technical reports documenting measurement results, statistical analysis, and product acceptance criteria.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, customer, and internal quality standards.
• Contributes to assigned special projects that support departmental or organizational objectives.
• Completes additional duties assigned to support business needs.

Skills

Interferometry

MTF testing

Optical metrology

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Automation & programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering/Physics/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Zygo Max interferometer

Autocollimators

Alignment telescopes

Collimators

Zemax/Code V

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

a fulfilling seeks an Optical Metrology Engineer to support testing, characterization, and validation of precision optical systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Zygo Max interferometer systems and MTF measurements for evaluating optical performance throughout development and production.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, analyzing interferometric data, ensuring calibration, and generating detailed reports while maintaining ISO and internal