Job Title:  Electrical Process and Validation Engineer

Location: 

Middlefield, CT, US, 06455

Business Unit:  Zygo
Posting Date:  Oct 1, 2025
Job Description: 

 

 

Are you ready to collaborate with leading experts in optical engineering and contribute to the next level of precision and innovation?

 

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 advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

 

As an Electrical Process and Validation Engineer, you will provide technical support and drive innovation in the manufacturing of electrical, electro-mechanical, and electro-optical components and systems.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Provide technical support for manufacturing teams, focusing on electrical, electro-mechanical, and electro-optical components and systems.
  • Develop and implement test fixtures for motorized stages and troubleshoot issues.
  • Coordinate the transition of new product development, including testing, integration, and tooling.
  • Assist in the development, training, and direction of associate engineers, designers, technicians, and instrument assemblers.
  • Analyze production and field failures, provide Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and lead Continuous Improvement Projects.

 

Required Skills and Competencies

 

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in electrical motors, PCB design, electrical cables, and system design.
  • Proficiency in Python programming, with additional skills in VB6, C++, and C# being a plus.
  • 2-10 years of work experience, with entry-level candidates considered based on coursework and internships.
  • Strong knowledge of PCBs, motors, cables, and components, with the ability to manage workflow in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write detailed assembly and test procedures using Microsoft Office products.

 

Why join Zygo?

 

  • Engage in complex challenges: Tackle high-impact projects that push the boundaries of optical engineering and precision metrology.
  • Collaborate with experts: World-class engineers and scientists dedicated to excellence.
  • Develop your career: Access hands-on innovation opportunities, cross-disciplinary projects, and advanced training programs.
  • Explore global opportunities: Work on international projects, connect with colleagues worldwide, and grow your career globally.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, robust 401(k) with company contributions, health and wellness programs, and generous paid time off.
  • Achieve recognition: Publish research, develop patents, and earn incentives for innovative contributions.
  • Cutting-edge research facilities: Work in state-of-the-art laboratories with advanced tools and resources.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, and 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'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
Salary Minimum:  $80,000
Salary Maximum:  $110,000
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.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

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 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

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