Training and Methods Engineer

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 innovative solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. As a Training and Methods Engineer, based in Middlefield, CT you will be responsible for documenting processes and methods; capturing critical knowledge; and delivering knowledge transfer and technical skill development for our core optics manufacturing processes. Partnering with Engineering, HR and Operational Excellence, you will ensure that critical processes, systems, and technical knowledge are standardized, accessible, and effectively transferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in training in a manufacturing environment.
Problem‑solving and productive decision‑making skills
Planful and organized, attention to detail, with ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment
Team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and ability to coach and develop others
Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Use of LMS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors), instructional design and documentation tools, and AI or other digital tools (Scribe, etc).
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs
Must have the legal right to work in the US
Must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Lean, Six SIgma or process improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Capture, document, and maintain standardized operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical processes across production and engineering functions
Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical processes into clear, user-friendly training materials
Develop and maintain centralized knowledge repositories (e.g., SharePoint, digital playbooks)
Ensure documentation is regularly updated to reflect process improvements, system updates, and operational changes
Establish governance for documentation consistency, version control, and accessibility
Conduct training needs analysis
Design blended learning solutions (e-learning, instructor-led, job aids, simulations)
Develop training materials including manuals, videos, quick-reference guides, and simulations
Align training programs with safety, quality, and operational standards
Integrate technical certifications and compliance requirements into training curricula
Track and analyze training effectiveness using KPIs (e.g., time-to-productivity, error rates, training completion, quality metrics)
Gather feedback from trainees and stakeholders to improve content and delivery methods
Identify skills gaps and recommend targeted development initiatives
Drive continuous improvement in learning methodologies and tools