Job Title:  Diamond Turning Machinist

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 designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. 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 Diamond Turning Machinist at Zygo Extreme Precision Optics in Richmond, CA, you will work with single-point diamond turning equipment to manufacture high precision optical components. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Generate a consistent flow of high-quality work through the diamond turning department with high-precision and detail, collaborating with supervision and planning group to meet on-time delivery schedules.  

• Assist in continuously improving procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency 

• Set-up and operate CNC diamond turning machines (Precitech 700Ultra and Precitech X Nanoform) to fabricate precision components out of various materials including aluminum, calcium fluoride, silicon, zinc selenide, among others) 

• Maintain and assemble diamond tools in tool holders and positioning of tools in machine, perform difficult and complex set-ups and operate machine on assignments, under minimal supervision with direction from engineering  

• Create, load, edit and store programs and run software analysis routines on data to prepare machine control programs 

• Use metrology equipment such as interferometers and profilometers to measure results of process 

• Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces 

• Integrate, troubleshoot and repair complex processes 

• Assist in developing procedures for new products including initiating corrections and improvements and training as needed 

KEY REQUIREMENTS 

• High School or Technical High School diploma, A.S degree in technical discipline preferred.  

• 6-8 years of related industry experience with spherical optics and optical testing required, aspheres preferred. 

• Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech, Precitech, etc. Required, Mastercam and Diffsys Single Point Diamond Turning programming  

• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues and drive to resolution. 

• Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving and ability to communicate with, influence and mentor others. 

• Advanced math skills, including trigonometry and tolerance stack-up with ability to apply to complex setups, with ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T. 

• Organized, careful, and detail-oriented.  

• Strong computer skills including MS Work and Excel 

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. 
   
   

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, 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 Navitar'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.