Metrology Technician

Company: AMETEK, Inc.
Location: San Pablo
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

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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

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