Zygo - Innovation Scientist

Do you know what a constantly growing international company needs to stay at the forefront of innovation and drive its expansion further?
The answer lies in the expertise of an innovative scientist, like you, who can spearhead the development of cutting-edge optics products through rigorous research, and bring these ideas to life with proof of concept.
For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for innovative technology, application expertise, product reliability, and responsiveness, ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation.
We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a better place.
Our mission is to enable customer success by delivering innovative precision metrology and optical solutions. ZYGO's metrology instruments measure absolute position, displacement, surface shape, texture, thin films, and many more characteristics of advanced products. Our metrology business leverages ZYGO's expertise in optical engineering, software design, visualization, high performance computing to deliver a diverse set of applications for consumer products, semiconductor manufacturing, precision machining and optical manufacturing.
You will:

• Innovate and stimulate innovation
• Develop new technologies to provide Zygo with competitive advantage
• Demonstrate theoretically and experimentally the feasibility of new ideas
• Pursue challenging technical problems
• Propose and lead projects within the framework of the company's market-focused solution development process
• Keep up to date on the latest enabling technologies, including sensors, light sources, modulators, actuators, software tools, etc.

Excellent fit:

• PhD in Physics or Engineering
• Experience with interferometry, metrology, optics fabrication, as well as optical, software, mechanical, electrical, systems and precision engineering
• 5+ years experience in optics, physics, or related fields including formal education experience
• Passion for invention and realization of advanced metrology in a commercial environment
• Ability to identify and focus on the most commercially meaningful embodiments of new concepts
• Strong skills in defining, planning and carrying out R&D

Work environment :

• Great community, talented people who don't take themselves too seriously
• A stimulating work environment within a strong, inclusive and passionate team
• The opportunity to develop your skills and expertise, make an impact
• Flexible hours
• A human and open-minded company that promotes well-being and work/life balance
• A wide range of social activities, and much more!

JOIN OUR COMPANY ! We need YOU to support our constant growth, APPLY NOW on our website
*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
Compensation
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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