Job Title:  Senior Machinist (Work Cell)

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 Senior Machinist (Work Cell), you will help generate a consistent flow of high-quality work through the High Speed CNC Optical manufacturing department (Work Cell).

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment with strict enforcement of safe practices
• Drive a culture of excellence, characterized by deep technical competence, creativity, rigorous analysis, data-driven decision making, and collaboration.
• Work cross functionally with team members in Production Control, Quality Control, R&D, and Engineering to ensure that products are manufactured on time and correctly.
• Support Risk Management activities to ensure robust and reliable designs.
• Setup and break down Diamond Turning machines, High Speed generators and polishers, traditional optical shaping equipment and related metrology equipment. Standard products, NPI and R&D.
• Load parts and programs onto machines and successfully execute operations as directed
• Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces
• Maintain a clean an orderly work environment by following the 6S methodology
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling as well as schedule annual maintenance with vendors
• Assist with Capital Expenditure proposals to replace aging equipment or expand capabilities or capacity
• Integrate, troubleshoot and repair complex processes
• Assist in developing procedures for new products including initiating corrections and improvements. Lead Root Cause Investigations and implement resolutions.
• Develop new processes to expand capabilities and improve efficiency and quality
• Assist in the development of quotations and proposals
• Design and procure process tooling and fixturing
• Functions with very limited direction or supervision according to build schedule
• Work with production control to develop production schedule and drive to meet or exceed customer expectations on quality and schedule.
• Drive department and Zygo KPI’s to meet or exceed budgets.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 10 years experience with High Speed CNC optical manufacturing equipment
• Minimum 3 years experience Diamond Turning experience preferred
• Experience with spherical and aspherical optics required
• Experience with precision optical testing methods such Interferometry, Contact Profilometry, Non-Contact Profilometry required
• Experience with troubleshooting of complex manufacturing and metrology processes
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation
• Careful, well organized and detail oriented
• Strong computer skills including MS Work, Excel, Solid Works, Diffsys, etc.
• Strong math skills
• Must have experience working within a multi-disciplined manufacturing team
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills

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.