Optical Assembly Technician

• ◆Perform accurate optomechanical and electromechanical assembly and testing of complex subassemblies and instruments using precision tooling and fixturing, verifying component fit, alignment, and performance to specification. This work includes assembling small components under a microscope and integrating components and assemblies to perform final system qualification.
• ◆Document work performed with extreme attention to detail, including the ability to identify irregularities and ability to meet precise quality and performance requirements.
• ◆Follow detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions and quality standards while executing assembly/test work with consistency and accuracy.
• ◆Collaborate with engineering, supervision and peers to provide clear feedback on build progress, issues encountered and test results, and to support process development, validation, and continuous improvement.
• ◆Ability to handle and clean optics.
• ◆Maintain cleanroom protocols and ensure contamination control during all assembly processes.
• ◆Ability to read mechanical/optical drawings and bills of materials.
• ◆Maintain traceability of components and assemblies.
• ◆Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• ◆Maintain required training certifications and adhere to safety and quality standards, including protocols pertaining to ovens, gases and burn in work stations.

• ✓High School Diploma or GED
• ✓3-5 years of hands-on production manufacturing/operations
• ✓Solid mathematical aptitude
• ✓Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including Bill of Material (BOM), schematics, drawings and build procedures.
• ✓Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to handle delicate optical components.
• ✓Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving
• ✓Ability to work independently and to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities.
• ✓Organized, conscientious and focused.
• ✓Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication
• ✓Capable to lift up to 20 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time.
• ✓Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality with a safety-first mindset.

• ✓Experience in manufacturing precision optical instruments.
• ✓Experience working in a Clean Room environment (ISO Class 7 or better preferred).
• ✓Knowledge of optical principles, precision alignments, optical testing, and troubleshooting.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, 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!

• ✓Due to the nature of Zygo 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.