Job Title:  Optician III

Job Title: Optician III

ZYGO Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. Our mission is to enable customer success by delivering innovative precision metrology and optical solutions. ZYGO’s metrology products measure absolute position, displacement, surface shape and texture and film thickness. Applications for our metrology products are diverse and include semiconductor manufacturing, precision machining and optical manufacturing. Our optics business leverages ZYGO’s expertise in optical design and assembly and high-volume manufacturing of precision optical components and systems for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial applications.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform all optical fabrication processes including, but not limited to, coring, curve generating, plano generating, beveling, blocking, grinding, polishing, test plating, optical testing using an interferometer, cleaning, assembly and more
• Performs complete set-ups without assistance and operates optical fabrication equipment on assignments of a high degree of difficulty
• Particular skill and emphasis in the lapping & polishing of spheres is key
• Interpret advanced metrology results (micro-roughness, high order figure error, specific Zernikes, and Power Spectral Density), in order to make proper adjustments in process to achieve ever greater results
• Experience with CNC equipment (Optotech, Satisloh, Schneider, etc.) is a plus
• Must have the ability to improvise if ideal conditions do not exist
• Gives assistance and instruction to lower level opticians under the guidance of the area supervisor
• Maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly condition
• Follows prescribed safety regulations
• Understands and follows ISO procedures
• Reads and interprets technical drawings and process instructions
• Understands the preparation of and assists in the creation of process instructions as assigned
• Perform maintenance and preventatives maintenance on equipment and tooling

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• HS Diploma plus 7 to 12 or more years related work experience
• Working knowledge of shop math
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Mechanical ability
• Able to use hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience with troubleshooting of processes
• Team player with good communication skills
• Careful, well organized and detail oriented
• Strong computer skills including MS Work and Excel

WHAT'S NICE TO HAVE

•   Experience in manufacturing industry 

WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW

• Competitive benefits
• 401(k)
• 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.