Job Title:  Precision Assembly Technician

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 Production Technician based Shanghai, you will assemble and test Zygo products to defined requirements and within standard work time. You will support warehouse inventory control, packing and shipping activities, service needs, and the training of new technicians when appropriate, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and precision in a technical production environment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assemble and test Zygo products according to defined requirements, standard work instructions, and direction from the Production Manager, Production Supervisor, and cell lead. 

• Perform electro-mechanical, opto-mechanical, mechanical, electrical, and/or optical assembly activities in a highly technical production environment. 

• Work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail. 

• Follow cleanroom, facility, ESD, safety, and quality procedures to maintain a safe and compliant working environment. 

• Read and interpret basic mechanical and electronic drawings, where applicable, to support precise assembly and testing activities. 

• Support warehouse inventory control, packing, and shipping activities as needed. 

• Provide training support to less experienced technicians when appropriate and within demonstrated capability. 

• Support service-related production needs as required. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that strengthen production quality, efficiency, and safety. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• At least 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, optical, electro-mechanical, or opto-mechanical assembly in a technical production environment. 

• Understanding of ESD safety practices and ability to follow cleanroom and facility procedures. 

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with different functions, including production, warehouse, quality, and service teams. 

• Ability to work independently, remain focused under pressure, and maintain high attention to detail in a precision manufacturing environment. 

• Mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, optics, or related technical background preferred. 

• Experience assembling optical instruments or precision technical products preferred. 

• Basic English knowledge is preferred, including the ability to read and write simple emails or work-related documentation. 

• Recent college or university graduates with relevant technical education are welcome to apply. 

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. 

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.