Sr Optical Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Denville, NJ seeks an Optical Engineer to support optical development for the Special Optics business. The role reports to the Sr.

Manager, Optical Engineering and focuses on creating designs and guiding assembly with state-of-the-art metrology. You will join a team delivering high-precision optical solutions for demanding customers. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in optical engineering with 5+ years of experience in lens design, tolerance analysis, and opto-mechanics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of optical engineering experience, including lens design and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with opto-mechanics and stray light analysis preferred.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Create optical designs and perform tolerance analyses per requirements.
• Develop analysis tools for assembly testing processes.
• Monitor fabrication and assembly to guide improvements.
• Provide technical support to customers.

Skills

Optical engineering

Lens design

Tolerance analysis

ZEMAX

CODE V

Macros programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering

Job description

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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. We are seeking an Optical Engineer based in Denville, NJ tosupport optical development for our Special Optics business. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Optical Engineering.

Our Special Optics team is a design, development and manufacturing group located in Denville, New Jersey. As an Optical Engineer, you will execute optical designs per specification to provide state-of-the‑art optical solutions to meet the demands of and provide solutions to our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create optical designs and conduct tolerance analysis to customers’ specifications and requirements.
• Develop analysis tools and procedures for assembly testing processes.
• Monitor fabrication and assembly to provide technical guidance, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve processes.
• Provide technical support and guidance to our customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of optical engineering experience (lens design and tolerance analysis), working knowledge of opto‑mechanics and stray light analysis preferred.
• Proficiency with ZEMAX or CODE V and basic programming of macros.
• Knowledge of lens characterization methodology and instrumentation; experience with optical metrology tools (interferometry, MTF testing) preferred.
• Drives to deliver consistent, high‑quality results
• Problem‑solver who seeks opportunities to improve process
• Understands and relates to customers
• Organized, contentious and focused
• Communicates, influences and collaborates across functions and levels

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo Navitar, 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: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 100,000

Salary Maximum: 175,000

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.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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].