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 a Sr. Planner, you will lead, review and maintain the production schedule for all work centers within their assigned product line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with ERP, MRP, and other inventory control systems to balance supply with demand in a dynamic environment.
• Lead status meetings, provide live updates on shortages, capacity constraints, schedule conflicts, revenue risk, and any barriers that would prevent an on-time customers’ commitment
• Run Material Requirements meetings and maintain MPS
• Review material requirements for NPI, product obsolescence, and Engineering Change Orders
• Work with Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Shipping, Receiving and Stock Room personnel to meet schedule requirements
• Support NPI integrations and planning as required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong ability to communicate in verbal and written form. Strong ability to follow verbal or written instructions
• Fundamental knowledge or Materials Resource Planning and scheduling.
• Able to solve problems by collecting data and using critical thinking skills
• Able to use Power Point, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Projects, and advanced Excel skills (for example the ability to use pivot tables, v-look ups, graphing and complex spreadsheets). 
• Ability to organize reports, folders, and communications from multiple sources. Strong ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with many diverse groups
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to think outside the box and offer and/or implement suggestions to improve processes

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.