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Job Title:  Opto-Mechanical Lead Engineer

Location: 

Rochester, NY, US, 14623

Business Unit:  Zygo
Posting Date:  Feb 11, 2026
Job Description: 

Opto-Mechanical Lead Engineer, Navitar, Inc., Rochester, NY:  Perform opto-mechanical development work for plan, design and assembly of complex optical projection and digital imaging systems in video microscopy and semiconductor fields. Use project management tools to guide projects from design ideation to field deployment. Work with engineering manager to develop and guide junior staff.  Lead teams in Product Development for projection and digital imaging systems. Perform opto-mechanical design from preparing models and manufacturing documentation to supporting prototype assembly and testing. Support leadership to develop team capabilities in optical, electrical and mechanical design.  Requirements:  Master’s in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and 6 years industrial experience creating detailed GD&T drawings with vendors for optical assemblies, including the following:  CAD software;  engineering design theories and principles for geometrical optics and optical tolerances; project management for electro-optical systems, working with product development stages; assembly of precision optics for stacked and drop-in assemblies, use of optical adhesives and alignment tools, proper cleaning of glass and metal; testing lens assemblies using Christie, Panasonic and Sony projectors, Zygo interferometer, laser alignment systems, Trioptics ImageMaster HR and Optikos OP MTF lens evaluation systems and identifying testing needs to spec out new test equipment; and creating and executing DOE and Regression analysis tests on Minitab.  Ref: HK.

 

Bring your passion and commitment to Navitar, 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!

 

Due to the nature of 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

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Salary Minimum:  $115,000
Salary Maximum:  $120,000
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 $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


Nearest Major Market: Rochester

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