Development Engineer – Electronics and Automation (f/m/x)

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZEISS Group in Germany (Oberkochen) seeks an engineer to design and develop electronic hardware from requirements through prototype validation and release. You will define circuit diagrams, electrical specs, and lead design reviews while progressing PLC-based machine control and integration of sensors and fieldbus technologies.

You will collaborate across electronics and automation teams, coordinate external partners, and manage technical data and BOMs. Travel abroad may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience in electronic hardware development, circuit design, and industrial automation (EPlan).
• Strong understanding of electronics, control systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial communication.
• Experience with PLC programming (TwinCAT, TIA Portal) and system integration.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop electronic hardware, from requirements through prototype validation and release.
• Create circuit diagrams, electrical specifications, and lead technical design reviews.
• Develop PLC-based machine control software and integrate sensors, actuators, and fieldbus tech.
• Coordinate external partners and suppliers across electronics and automation domains.
• Document and manage technical data such as product requirements and BOMs.
• Support commissioning, system testing, qualification, and troubleshooting at module/machine level.

Kenntnisse

Electronics hardware development

Circuit design

Industrial automation (EPlan)

PLC programming (TwinCAT, TIA Portal)

System integration

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Automation Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

EPlan

TwinCAT

TIA Portal

PCB design

Electrical schematics

Jobbeschreibung

Semiconductor Manufacturing TechnologyEnabler 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.Your Roledesign and develop electronic hardware, from requirements definition through prototype validation and product release.define circuit diagrams, electrical specifications and will lead technical design reviewsDevelop 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)Your ProfileDegree 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 environmentcollaboration and conflict resolution skillswillingness to travel abroad for workYour ZEISS Recruiting Team:Andre Grunzel, Oliver Reith