INF Optics Inspector

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 INF Optics Inspector based in Middlefield, CT, you will inspect, measure, and verify incoming optical components, materials, and outsourced processes to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards before release to production.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform in-process and final inspections of optical components, precision-machined parts, coatings, and related materials.
Conduct visual inspections for defects such as scratches, digs, chips, coating imperfections, contamination, and cosmetic nonconformities.
Verify dimensional and physical characteristics using engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and applicable standards.
Utilize precision measurement equipment, including optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, interferometers, microscopes, and other inspection tools as required.
Review and validate supplier documentation, certificates of conformance (CoCs), test reports, and special process certifications.
Record inspection results, document nonconformances, and determine product acceptance based on established quality requirements.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to resolve material quality issues and support supplier corrective actions.
Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality function.
Required Skills and Competencies:
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Engineering, Quality, Optics, or a related technical discipline preferred.
Experience performing incoming, receiving, or quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify cosmetic and dimensional defects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
Experience inspecting precision optical components, coated optics, lenses, prisms, mirrors, or electro-optical assemblies.
Knowledge of optical surface quality standards, including scratch-dig inspection requirements.
Experience with interferometric testing, optical metrology equipment, or precision measurement systems.
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and dimensional metrology principles