Application Scientist

Ametek, Inc.•Middlefield, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As an Applications Scientist located at Zygo HQ in Middlefield, you will support the development, deployment, and optimization of advanced optical inspection and metrology systems. Your role will bridge R&D, engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure our technologies deliver high performance and reliability in real-world applications,

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or materials science or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with automated optical inspection/metrology systems
2+ years with semiconductor inspection/metrology equipment and process engineering with wafer or panel manufacturing
Background in statistics, statistical process control, applications development, and fundamentals of semiconductor manufacturing processes (lithography, CMP, deposition, etch, and advanced packaging)
Collaborative communicator, with a customer-focused mindset, who works cross-functionally, able to deliver technical information tailored to the audience
Attention to detail – able to document process, develop presentations, and training materials
Able to work independently, take initiative and drive to problem-solve, often in fast paced, multi-faceted environment
Data driven and analytical, with experience in test plan development

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Chinese language (oral and written communication) highly preferred.
Additional language skills – Japanese or Korean a plus
Master’s or PhD in engineering, physics, or materials science
Experience with customer-facing demos, evaluations, and field trials

Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert for Zygo optical inspection and metrology products
Support applications development: system set-up, recipe creation and optimization, validation, and results presentation
Plan and execute customer demos feasibility studies, evaluations, and field trials both onsite and remotely
Develop and execute test plans; compile, analyze, and present validation data
Provide technical training and documentation for customers and internal teams
Translate customer feedback into product enhancements in partnership with the product management team
Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams with systems requirements and new product introduction characterization
Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing environments
Develop and maintain industry awareness and best-known methods for applications in optical profiling and related modalities
Travel domestically and internationally as required (20-30%)