MTS Optical Engineer

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

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+13.7% - Much faster than average

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

MTS Optical Engineer Work Location (Country) United States | Remote/Onsite Onsite 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. We are seeking an Optical Engineer based in Denville, NJ to support optical development for our Special Optics business. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Optical Engineering. Our Special Optics team is a design, development and manufacturing group located in Denville, New Jersey. As an Optical Engineer, you will execute optical designs per specification to provide state-of-the-art optical solutions to meet the demands of and provide solutions to our customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Create optical designs and conduct tolerance analysis to customers' specifications and requirements. Develop analysis tools and procedures for assembly testing processes. Monitor fabrication and assembly to provide technical guidance, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve processes. Provide technical support and guidance to our customers. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in optical engineering or related discipline. 5+

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