Senior Mechanical Engineer, Optics Manufacturing

About the role

Join our team, where your expertise will help drive innovative solutions, solve complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and release precision tooling, fixtures, lifting devices, handling systems, and opto-mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Develop fabrication-ready CAD models, detailed drawings, GD&T documentation, bills of material, and engineering release packages.
• Perform or support stress, thermal, motion, and structural analyses to ensure robust and reliable mechanical designs.
• Improve manufacturability, reduce handling risk, and support prototype builds, testing, validation activities, and technical problem resolution.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Metrology, Quality, Procurement, suppliers, and customers to deliver practical mechanical solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 3 - 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, precision manufacturing, tooling design, equipment design, or opto-mechanical engineering.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including part and assembly modeling, detailed drawings, configurations, and release documentation.
• Experience designing precision tooling, fixtures, lifting devices, handling systems, and opto-mechanical assemblies for manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, engineering drawings, design for manufacturability, and mechanical analysis methods, including FEA.
• Experience supporting precision optical manufacturing environments, including large, fragile, high-value components, combined with strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
• Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

Skills

• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency.
• Experience in precision tooling, fixtures, lifting devices, handling systems, and opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical analysis methods.
• Experience in precision optical manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off programs.

Pay

• Salary range: $110,000 - $125,000 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Company Information

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems for over 50 years. 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. Visit here for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.