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

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

Zusammenfassung

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology in Germany seeks an automation engineer to develop PLC and automation solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT for complex machine platforms. You will help design automation software architecture for EUV systems, integrate sensors and drive systems, and collaborate with systems engineering, software, and mechanical teams.

German and English required; willingness to travel.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mechatronics.
• Experience in development of industrial control and automation systems.
• Strong PLC programming skills, Beckhoff TwinCAT and EtherCAT.
• Knowledge of OPC UA and TCP/IP.
• Experience with C#/.NET, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, simulation or virtual commissioning is a plus.
• Fluent German and English; willingness to travel occasionally.

Aufgaben

• Developing PLC and automation solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT 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

EtherCAT

OPC UA

TCP/IP

C#/.NET

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Simulation / Virtual commissioning

Agile methodologies

German language

English language

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Engineering degree in Automation / Electrical / Computer Science / Mechatronics

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

EtherCAT

OPC UA

TCP/IP

C#/.NET

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Simulation / Virtual commissioning

Jobbeschreibung

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

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.

Your Role

• Developing PLC and automation solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT for complex machine platforms
• Contributing to the design and evolution of the automation and software architecture of our 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

Your Profile

• 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
• Experience with complex software and automation systems
• 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
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Janina Kalmbach