Job Title: Product Applications Engineer
Location:
Middlefield, CT, US, 06455
Business Unit: Zygo
Posting Date: Jun 22, 2026
Job Description:
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 a Product Applications Engineer, based in Middlefield (CT), you will serve as a key technical expert supporting ZYGO's optical metrology solutions. In this highly collaborative and customer-facing role, you will work closely with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams to support pre- and post-sales activities, develop application solutions, and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a customer-facing technical expert for ZYGO's metrology instrumentation
Support sales efforts through sample measurements, instrument demonstrations, and technical reporting
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Innovation teams to drive application strategies, resolve technical issues, and enhance product capabilities
Coordinate and support global rollout of application solutions, including training regional teams
Deliver onsite and remote customer training; support technical events, tradeshows, and conferences
Troubleshoot complex customer applications and provide tailored measurement solutions
Evaluate product performance from a user perspective and provide actionable feedback
Identify and develop new applications and use cases for ZYGO technology
Create and maintain technical documentation including application notes, presentations, and training materials
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. in Optics, Physics, Engineering, or related field
2+ years relevant experience
Applications or Systems Engineering experience in a B2B equipment environment
Customer-facing technical support experience (pre- and post-sales)
Experience with metrology, precision instrumentation, or optical systems
Strong problem-solving skills in complex or ambiguous environments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly
Programming experience in Python or related languages
Familiarity with CAD and/or optical modeling tools
Willing to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, and where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.
Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.
Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 90,000
Salary Maximum: 100,000
Incentive: Yes
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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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.