Job Description

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Enabler for smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips. What is indispensable in every smartphone? Exactly: the microchip - the heart of every electronically controlled system. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. 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, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips - and, through its innovations, is playing a decisive role in shaping the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.

In the Qualification Processes Dynamics POB group within the ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology segment, we are jointly shaping the future of semiconductor lithography by developing acceptance processes for projection optics.

We support the products from product development and production through to operation at the customer site. To achieve this, we work as a team with many specialist departments, align requirements and solutions, and develop qualification processes ranging from software to test benches.

We stand for a high level of technical expertise, strong personal responsibility, a motivating environment and a culture of growing together.

Your Role

• You will lead a development group of approximately 10 to 15 employees responsible for mechatronic and dynamic qualification processes in the integration with a focus on projection optics (POB) within the Qualification Processes department, both professionally and disciplinarily.
• You will be responsible for the on-time, requirements-compliant conception, development and documentation of algorithm-based processes for the mechatronic and dynamic qualification of high-performance optics.
• You will actively promote the continuous and strategic development of the group and its employees, as well as coordination and networking within the department.
• You will identify and plan the competencies and resources required by the group and ensure their availability.
• You will lead, coach and develop your employees.
• You will continuously work to reduce process costs, increase process convergence and release manufacturing processes.
• You will ensure the professional documentation, review and reporting of development results.
• You will ensure implementation of the patent strategy within your area of responsibility.

Your Profile

• You hold an excellent university degree in engineering or the natural sciences (mechatronics, technical cybernetics or a comparable field); a doctorate would be advantageous.
• You have knowledge in the fields of control engineering, cybernetics and mechanical engineering, particularly in system qualification.
• You possess clearly demonstrated leadership skills and have proven experience in the disciplinary or lateral leadership of teams or projects.
• You work independently and in a well-organized manner, show a high level of initiative, possess strong analytical skills and are highly reliable.
• You are a strong team player, have a confident, approachable and professional manner, and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and commitment.
• Your extensive written and spoken German and English skills round off your profile.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Sandra Köhler