Electrical Test & Validation Engineer

Job Title:

Electrical Test & Validation Engineer

Location:

Middlefield, CT, US, 06455

Business Unit:
Zygo

Posting Date:
Jan 25, 2026

Job Description:

Department : Manufacturing Operations

Are you ready to collaborate with leading experts in optical engineering and contribute to the next level of precision and innovation?

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 advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

As an Electrical Test and Validation Engineer, you will collaborate with design and operations teams to support world-class manufacturing of electro-optic products. Your role will require working knowledge of electrical systems and software design, electrical components, electronic test equipment, tooling and fixtures, as well as proficiency with PCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with design engineering to create and execute comprehensive test plans based on product specifications and industry standards. Perform electrical tests on products, components, and systems.
• Design automated and manual electrical test fixtures to support new and existing products. Create test software. Create fixture layout. Define optical and metrology hardware requirements. Assemble, align, and evaluate fixture.
• Debugging legacy and modern software systems (C#, MATLAB, and/or Python)
• Troubleshoot and provide failure analysis for Electrical Systems and products rejected in QC, production, or by a customer.
• Coordinate the transition of new product development to operations including testing, integration, processes, procedures, tooling, capital equipment, and fixturing.

Required Skills and Competencies

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 3-15 years experience
• Hands-on programming/software experience, particularly in C#, MATLAB, and/or Python
• Strong foundational knowledge of PCBs, electrical components, system design, and electronic test equipment
• Solid understanding of digital and analog electronics and their application in circuit design
• Ability to interpret schematics and troubleshoot down to the component level
• Experience in the design and development of automated test systems to support both new and existing products
• This is not a PCB design but a test system design position

Why join Zygo?

• Engage in complex challenges:
  Tackle high-impact projects that push the boundaries of optical engineering and precision metrology.
• Collaborate with experts:
  World-class engineers and scientists dedicated to excellence.
• Develop your career:
  Access hands-on innovation opportunities, cross-disciplinary projects, and advanced training programs.
• Explore global opportunities:
  Work on international projects, connect with colleagues worldwide, and grow your career globally.
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Competitive compensation, robust 401(k) with company contributions, health and wellness programs, and generous paid time off.
• Achieve recognition:
  Publish research, develop patents, and earn incentives for innovative contributions.
• Cutting-edge research facilities:
  Work in state-of-the-art laboratories with advanced tools and resources.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, confident, and problem-solvers 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! We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Employee Type:
Salaried

Salary Minimum: $85,000

Salary Maximum: $115,000

Incentive:
No

Disclaimer:
Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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