Job Title:  Zygo - Quality Engineer

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 Quality Engineer, you will ensure the highest standards of quality and precision in our manufacturing processes through effective process controls, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement process controls based on risk assessment to either mitigate risk or ensure the point of generation detection of quality defects/concerns.
• Develop current Process Failure Mode Analyses (PFMEAs) for all manufacturing processes, with initial focus on core manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis on quality issues as directed and prioritized. Implement corrective actions associated with the true root cause of a given quality concern to ensure correction and prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary, recurring Material Review Board (MRB) meetings that assess internally reported nonconformities for disposition.
• Support continuous improvement activity within the facility. Launch and/or participate in multi-disciplinary Kaizen events as needed to enhance productivity and/or quality performance within the facility.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Materials/Quality or Optical Engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience in mechanical, optical, and opto-mechanical assembly process development.
• Ability to apply statistical tools to analyze manufacturing processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, and Measurement System Analysis.
• Ability to conduct RCA and corrective action analysis for process control and variation.

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.
• Work in well-equipped facilities 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.