Mechatronics Engineering Tech

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.

• Ensure accuracy, reliability, and availability of real‑time production data from machines, sensors, metrology equipment, and operator interfaces to support operational decision‑making.
• Connect manufacturing equipment to MES, machine monitoring, ERP, and analytics platforms.
• Troubleshoot data collection, network, PLC, sensor, and communication issues that impact manufacturing visibility.
• Improve machine‑state accuracy, downtime coding, utilization tracking, and production reporting.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, data collection methods, and automated reporting tools.
• Validate production data integrity and drive corrective actions when discrepancies are identified.
• Manage Veeam Backup & Replication for data protection and disaster recovery.

• Lead continuous improvement activities for manufacturing execution systems.
• Support new MES functionality including work order management, digital work instructions, labor tracking, machine monitoring, SPC, and automated data collection.
• Partner with operations, engineering, planning, IT, and quality teams to optimize manufacturing workflows.
• Train users and develop standard work for digital manufacturing systems.
• Identify opportunities to simplify manufacturing transactions and improve user adoption.

• Evaluate, implement, and support automation and robotics solutions that increase capacity and reduce labor‑intensive activities.
• Design and execute projects involving robotics, collaborative robots, machine tending, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize automation equipment and control systems.
• Support integration of robotics and automated equipment into existing manufacturing processes.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for automation investments.

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls‑related issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Support PLC, HMI, industrial networking, and machine communication systems.
• Improve equipment uptime through proactive monitoring, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing engineering teams on equipment upgrades and modifications.

• Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Robotics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing equipment, automation systems, or industrial controls, troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and industrial communication networks.
• Data driven, organized, conscientious and focused.
• Ability to work independently but flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities.
• Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality and a safety‑first mindset.
• Familiarity with MES, machine monitoring, or industrial data systems.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

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!

• Employee Type:
  Hourly
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 65,000
• Salary Maximum: 75,000
• Incentive:
  N…