Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips - Working for tomorrow today.
Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.
design and develop electronic hardware, from requirements definition through prototype validation and product release.
define circuit diagrams, electrical specifications and will lead technical design reviews
Develop and program PLC-based machine control systems and integrate sensors, actuators, and fieldbus technologies.
Drive hardware and software integration, ensuring seamless interaction between electronics, automation, and machine functionality.
Develop connectivity solutions using industrial communication standards such as OPC UA, SECS/GEM, EtherCAT, or PROFINET.
Support commissioning, system testing, qualification, and troubleshooting activities on module and machine level.
Coordinate external development partners and suppliers across electronics and automation domains.
document and manage technical data (product requirements document, material master data)
Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience in electronic hardware development, circuit design, and industrial automation (EPlan)
Strong understanding of electronics, control systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial communication technologies.
Practical experience with PLC programming (e.g., TwinCAT, TIA Portal) and system integration.
Knowledge of PCB design processes, electrical schematics, and electronic architectures.
Experience with data analysis and debugging of complex electromechanical systems.
Strong communication skills and experience working with interdisciplinary and external development teams.
ability to manage uncertainty in a rapidly changing environment
collaboration and conflict resolution skills
willingness to travel abroad for work
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Andre Grunzel, Oliver Reith
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue around 11 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (30 September 2024).
With over 46,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 35 production facilities worldwide (30 September 2024). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.
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