Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical

WHO WE ARE
Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for innovative technology, application expertise, product reliability, and responsiveness, ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation. We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a better place.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide technical support for the manufacturing teams, focusing on electrical and electro-optical components and automated test systems. 

• Develop & implement test fixtures that can test PCBAs, Lasers, Power Supplies, Optical systems. 

• Working in a concurrent engineering environment, coordinate the transition of new product development including testing, integration, processes, procedures, tooling, capital equipment and fixturing. 

• Evaluate and advise the manufacturing teams in their efforts to continuously improve assembly and test processes, focusing on PCBAs, Laser systems, Optical testing, and electronic components. 

• Provide failure analysis for materials rejected in QC and/or production, including PCBAs, Power Supplies, electrical cables. Ability to troubleshoot to component level is required. 

• Analyze production & field failures and provide Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA). 

• Provide technical and problem-solving assistance to customers, vendors and Zygo production teams. 

• Assist in the development, training and direction of associate engineers, designers, technicians, and instrument assemblers. This includes technical procedure writing, hands-on training, and verbal training. 

• Evaluate and qualify potential suppliers/vendors and develop partnerships with key ones. 

• Participate in field trips, vendor visits and technical meetings related to projects. 

• Prepare reports and make recommendations to Zygo management regarding progress on projects. 

• Write detailed assembly & test procedures & train production technicians. 

• Specify and/or develop new equipment and tooling requirements. 

• Support Process FMEA. 

• Participate in and/or lead Continuous Improvement Projects. 

• Communicate with Engineering while new projects are in the design phase and identify facilities & work cell requirements for the new product’s assembly & test. 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
• Operational Excellence Team, Engineering professionals from multiple departments, Management, Operations and more.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong background electrical manufacturing engineering. 

• Minimum 3 years' of work experience in the design and implementation of manufacturing processes used in manufacturing state-of-the-art instruments which incorporate electrical, mechanical, software and optical components. 

• Strong fundamental knowledge of PCBAs, Power Supplies, Cables & Components. 

• Must have hands-on hardware and software experience, Python, C++,

• Working knowledge of Component & Assembly Test Methodologies. 

• Ability to conduct Root Cause & Corrective Action for failed components and assemblies.  

• Ability to read electrical blueprints. 

• Ability to design fixtures and tools to support production assembly and tests. 

• Ability to write detailed assembly and test procedures using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Experience in managing work flow in a fast-paced production environment. 
• Experience working within a multi-disciplined manufacturing team. 

• Excellent Verbal & Written Skills. 

• Excellent and Timely Communication Skills. 

WHAT'S NICE TO HAVE

• Hands on experience using LabView

Due to the nature of Zygo’s programs and products, applicants must be either U.S. Persons or capable of being licensed to access such programs and products consistent with U.S. trade regulations.