Sr Optical Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
Sr Optical Engineer
Location:
Denville, NJ, US, 07834 Business Unit:
Zygo
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.
- 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.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in optical engineering or related discipline. 5+ years of optical engineering experience (lens design and tolerance analysis), working knowledge of opto-mechanics and stray light analysis preferred. Proficiency with ZEMAX or CODE V and basic programming of macros. Knowledge of lens characterization methodology and instrumentation; experience with optical metrology tools (interferometry, MTF testing) preferred. Drives to deliver consistent, high-quality results Problem-solver who seeks opportunities to improve process Understands and relates to customers Organized, contentious and focused Communicates, influences and collaborates across functions and levels
Compensation:
Salaried
Salary Minimum: 100,000 Salary Maximum: 175,000 Incentive:
No
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values:
Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
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