Optical Metrology Solutions Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Product Applications Engineer to serve as a technical expert supporting optical metrology solutions. You will work with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to deliver pre- and post-sales support, develop application solutions, and drive customer outcomes.

The role involves traveling up to 25%, creating technical documentation, and delivering onsite and remote training.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Optics, Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in applications or systems engineering in a B2B equipment environment.
• Customer-facing technical support experience (pre- and post-sales).
• Experience with metrology, precision instrumentation, or optical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex or ambiguous environments.
• Programming experience in Python or related languages.
• Familiarity with CAD and/or optical modeling tools.
• Willing to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a customer-facing technical expert for ZYGO’s metrology instrumentation.
• Support sales efforts through sample measurements, instrument demonstrations, and technical reporting.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Innovation teams to drive application strategies, resolve technical issues, and enhance product capabilities.
• Coordinate and support global rollout of application solutions, including training regional teams.
• Deliver onsite and remote customer training; support technical events, tradeshows, and conferences.
• Troubleshoot complex customer applications and provide tailored measurement solutions.
• Evaluate product performance from a user perspective and provide actionable feedback.
• Identify and develop new applications and use cases for ZYGO technology.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including application notes, presentations, and training materials.

Skills

Customer-facing support

Python programming

Optics background

Communication skills

CAD/optical modeling

Travel up to 25%

Education

B.S. in Optics, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD software

Optical modeling software

Job description

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Product Applications Engineer to serve as a technical expert supporting optical metrology solutions. You will work with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to deliver pre- and post-sales support, develop application solutions, and drive customer outcomes.

The role involves traveling up to 25%, creating technical documentation, and delivering onsite and remote training.