Technician II Job in Middlefield 06455, Connecticut US

About Us:

Zygo designs, manufactures, and distributes high-end optical systems and components for metrology and end-user applications. Zygo has two divisions: Metrology Solutions Division and Optical Systems Division.  Now in its fifth decade, Zygo Corporation leverages its core competencies in metrology and optics to serve a worldwide customer base. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for its innovation, technology, and responsiveness, the Company assists these customers in becoming leaders in their respective markets. 

 

Headquartered in Middlefield, Connecticut, the Company employs approximately 500 people in offices throughout the world.  Zygo offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and 401(k).  EOE

Job Description

Overview:

Assemble, align, test, and calibrate electro- and/or opto-mechanical subassemblies and instruments.

Responsibilities:

Assemble, align, test, and calibrate electro- and/or opto-mechanical subassemblies and instruments. Assemble intricate electro- and/or opto-mechanical assemblies with precision tools and fixturing. Integrate the electro- and/or opto-mechanical components and assemblies with state of the art computers to perform the final system qualification and inspection. Troubleshoot subassemblies, finished units, and/or production circuit boards and repair as necessary. Applicants must be capable of interpreting spatial relationships of assemblies using detailed drawings and be able to work with procedures, parts lists, schematics, diagrams written and verbal instructions. Must be familiar with mechanical and/or optical measuring equipment, meters, oscilloscopes, autocollimators and/or other related test equipment. Assist in developing assembly and test procedures for new products. Identify problems with documentation and initiate corrections and improvements for new and existing products and methods. Expected to meet required production delivery schedules and achieve standard times and quality standards for production assemblies. Maintain work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed work and safety rules. Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associates Degree in a related technical field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience or a HS diploma and a minimum of 8 years of directly related experience.  Working knowledge of the following:  analog, digital electronics, electrical schematics, measuring instruments, electro- opto-mechanical troubleshooting techniques, optical systems, optical schematics, ESD and/or optical cleaning and handling techniques.  Computer programming experience is helpful.

 

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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