Electrical Test & Validation Engineer

Ametek, Inc. • Middlefield, CT

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven capability to succeed in the role with relevant industry 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Robust 401(k) with company contributions.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• Access to hands-on innovation opportunities, cross-disciplinary projects, and advanced training programs.
• Opportunities to publish research, develop patents, and earn incentives for innovative contributions.
• Work in state-of-the-art laboratories with advanced tools and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees