Metrology Technician

Ametek, Inc. Job description: Job Title: Metrology Technician Location: Richmond, CA Business Unit: ZYGO EPO Job Description: ZYGO Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. Our mission is to enable customer success by delivering innovative precision metrology and optical solutions. ZYGO’s metrology products measure absolute position, displacement, surface shape and texture and film thickness. Applications for our metrology products are diverse and include semiconductor manufacturing, precision machining and optical manufacturing. Our optics business leverages ZYGO’s expertise in optical design and assembly and high-volume manufacturing of precision optical components and systems for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial applications. WHAT YOU'LL DO Metrology Technician for the Zygo Extreme Precision Optics Group in Richmond, CA. Zygo EPO is a leading edge, precision optical manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for generating a consistent flow of high quality work through the test department. This position will collaborate with supervisor and planning group to meet on-time delivery schedules. This position will assist in continually improving test procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency. Perform various tests on optical surfaces including interferometer, CMM, AFM, and PMM Perform calibration and insure proper operation on specific equipment and custom optical tests Setup and break down various test configurations involving CGH’s, DMIS, or secondary mirrors Run software analysis routines on test data and interpret results as passing or failing Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces Maintain a clean and orderly work environment by following cleaning schedules and inventory control Perform maintenance and preventatives maintenance on test equipment and tooling Work with engineering on developing testing methods for new products WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW HS Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years related work experience Experience in manufacturing environment Experience with simple troubleshooting of processes Experience with optics and optical testing preferred but not required Team player with good communication skills Careful, well organized and detail oriented Strong computer skills including MS Work and Excel Basic math skills WHAT'S NICE TO HAVE Associate degree in related technical field plus 5 years related work experience Experience with Zygo Mx, MetroPro and other optical metrology software WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW Competitive benefits 401(k) 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