Optical Assembly Technician (1st shift)

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

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

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About this role

Optical Assembly Technician (1st shift) 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 Assembly Technician to join our Optical Systems Group. As an Optical Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and aligning laser interferometer systems and subassemblies to exacting specifications. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform functional and optical testing of annealing lasers diodes, low orbit space telescopes, and specialized optical assemblies using precision metrology tools. Perform micro fine optical alignment and centering operations. Ability to read optical drawings and bills of materials. Follow detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards. Maintain cleanroom protocols and ensure contamination control during all assembly processes. Collaborate with engineering to support process development, validation, and continuous improvement. Document work performed with extreme attention to detail. Maintain traceability of components and assemblies. Support root cause analysis and corrective acti

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