Job Description

ZEISS is a globally leading technology enterprise in the optics and optoelectronics industries, generating over €11.8 billion in annual revenue with approximately 46,000 employees across nearly 50 countries.

Founded in Germany in 1846, we are proud of our rich heritage. As a company owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, we are deeply committed to responsibility in all our activities. A significant portion of our revenue is continuously invested in research and development. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are key to a sustainable future and solutions to global challenges.

If you want to enable business success and make a real difference, ZEISS is the place for you.

Purpose of the Role

As an Application Engineer – NEV, you play a key role in supporting customers and the sales organization throughout the entire customer journey within the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sector.

You act as a technical expert, bridging the gap between complex engineering requirements and advanced ZEISS measurement and X-ray solutions. Working closely with both local and global teams, you contribute to delivering tailored solutions that ensure the highest standards of quality and innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility landscape.

Your role is dynamic and hands-on: you perform technical measurements, develop programs, conduct feasibility studies, and deliver product demonstrations. By combining technical precision with strategic collaboration, you support customers in optimizing their quality assurance processes and staying at the forefront of technological advancement.

The key responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

• You report to the Head of Application Services Hungary.
• You perform measurement tasks and develop measurement programs based on customer-specific requirements.
• You conduct feasibility studies and deliver high-quality product demonstrations.
• You act as a technical consultant for NEV quality assurance, collaborating with local and global experts to design tailored NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) solutions.
• You gather and define customer and project requirements, integrating X-ray and NDT technologies into customer workflows.
• You prepare effort and cost estimations for measurement projects and applications.
• You present measurement results and lead follow-up discussions with customers.
• You collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure seamless communication and execution.

Required knowledge & experience

• A completed university degree in a technical or scientific field.
• Experience in or strong affinity with the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry.
• Affinity with advanced measurement technologies, X-ray systems, and quality assurance solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Hungarian and English.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, independent, and solution-oriented mindset, with a structured and precise approach to work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and international teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; possession of a valid driver’s license.

What do we offer you?

• An innovative work environment with state-of-the-art measurement and X-ray technologies.
• An attractive compensation package, including a performance-based year-end bonus.
• Daily meal allowance and allowances for domestic and international assignments.
• Company laptop, mobile phone, and all necessary IT equipment.
• Private health insurance and company-provided vision care after one year of employment.
• Professional and soft-skills training programs, with long-term career development opportunities.
• Regular team-building events and a collaborative working culture.
• Corporate benefits and additional employee perks.

Who are we?

ZEISS Hungary

Our team in Hungary operates from Budaörs, supporting customers with advanced industrial metrology and application services. We foster open communication, innovation, and a collaborative working environment where employees can thrive and contribute to cutting-edge technological solutions.

ZEISS Group

ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics. Its portfolio includes solutions for industrial quality and research, medical technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and consumer optics. ZEISS technologies contribute to the production of a large portion of the world’s microchips.

With a strong commitment to innovation, ZEISS invests heavily in research and development and continues to shape the future of technology and science.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a core part of ZEISS. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Sayem Chowdhury