Electrical Design and Automation Engineer (f/m/x)

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZEISS Group in Germany seeks an Automation Engineer to develop PLC and automation solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT for complex machine platforms and to contribute to the design of automation architectures for EUV systems. You will integrate sensors and drive systems, work with cross-functional teams, test and support commissioning, and help advance simulation methods.

Fluent German and English are required; occasional travel is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience in the development of industrial control and automation systems.
• Strong PLC programming skills, ideally with Beckhoff TwinCAT and EtherCAT.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as OPC UA and TCP/IP.
• Experience with C#/.NET, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, simulation, or virtual commissioning is a plus.
• Structured and methodical approach, strong teamwork skills, and excellent German and English language skills.

Aufgaben

• Developing PLC and automation solutions for complex machine platforms.
• Contributing to the design and evolution of the automation and software architecture of EUV systems.
• Integrating sensors, actuators, drive systems, and other subsystems.
• Implementing communication interfaces such as OPC UA and TCP/IP.
• Working closely with systems engineering, electrical engineering, software, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Supporting testing, commissioning, and fault analysis.
• Developing and improving development, testing, and simulation methods.
• Working in agile development teams and taking technical ownership of work packages.

Kenntnisse

Beckhoff TwinCAT

PLC programming

EtherCAT

German English

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or comparable

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

EtherCAT

OPC UA

TCP/IP

C#/.NET

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Jobbeschreibung

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing TechnologyEnabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchipsWorking 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 RoleDeveloping PLC and automation solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT for complex machine platformsContributing to the design and evolution of the automation and software architecture of our EUV systemsIntegrating sensors, actuators, drive systems, and other subsystemsImplementing communication interfaces such as OPC UA and TCP/IPWorking closely with systems engineering, electrical engineering, software, and mechanical engineering teamsSupporting testing, commissioning, and fault analysisDeveloping and improving development, testing, and simulation methodsWorking in agile development teams and taking technical ownership of work packagesYour ProfileDegree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a comparable qualificationExperience in the development of industrial control and automation systemsStrong PLC programming skills, ideally with Beckhoff TwinCAT and EtherCATExperience with complex software and automation systemsKnowledge of communication protocols such as OPC UA and TCP/IPExperience with C#/.NET, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, simulation, or virtual commissioning is a plusStructured and methodical approach, strong teamwork skills, and excellent German and English language skillsWillingness to travel occasionallyYour ZEISS Recruiting Team:Janina Kalmbach