Process Engineer – Polishing Processes (f/m/x)

Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZEISS is seeking a specialist in polishing to optimize machining and finishing of optical components at the Wetzlar site, serving as the direct contact between production teams and development, and providing on‑site second‑level support.

You will prepare and maintain process‑related documentation, design experimental plans, run trials with suitable parameters, and document all results to support project performance indicators.

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed university degree in an engineering or natural science discipline.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering and manufacturing processes, ideally in the optical industry.
• Structured and rational way of thinking that enables you to set and maintain clear priorities even in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Determined and responsible working style with high resilience and a strong hands‑on mentality.
• Ability to assert yourself and act as a mediator between different stakeholders, using your strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Re‑evaluate and optimize machining and finishing processes for optical components in polishing production.
• Act as the direct contact person for production teams; provide on‑site second‑level support and interface between development and manufacturing.
• Prepare and maintain process‑related documentation, including work instructions and technical requirement specifications.
• Design your own experimental plans, carry out trials with suitable process parameters and document results in a structured and reliable manner.
• Support technological changes from a process perspective and monitor project‑related performance indicators.

Jobbeschreibung

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Enabler for smaller, more powerful and more energy‑efficient microchips Shaping tomorrow, today Around 80% of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the core of every electronically controlled system, microchips have become indispensable in our daily lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories.

ZEISS is a technology leader in 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 thus plays a key role in shaping the age of micro- and nanoelectronics with its innovations.

In our Technology Optics & Metrology team, you will take responsibility for various manufacturing processes at our Wetzlar site and solve demanding tasks in the fine processing of high‑performance optics with professionalism and a diplomatic approach.

As a specialist in polishing, you will support diverse teams and use your expertise to continuously improve optical manufacturing processes.

Your Role

Re‑evaluate and optimize machining and finishing processes for optical components in polishing production and act as the direct contact person for production teams. Serve as the technical and communication interface between development and manufacturing, accompany production processes and provide on‑site second‑level support. Prepare and maintain process‑related documentation, including work instructions and technical requirement specifications. Design your own experimental plans, carry out trials with suitable process parameters and document all results in a structured and reliable manner. Support not only technological changes from a process perspective, but also monitor and track project‑related performance indicators.

Your Profile

Successfully completed university degree in an engineering or natural science discipline. In‑depth knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering and manufacturing processes, ideally in the optical industry. Structured and rational way of thinking that enables you to set and maintain clear priorities even in complex or ambiguous situations. Determined and responsible working style combined with high resilience and a strong hands‑on mentality. Ability to assert yourself and act as a mediator between different stakeholders, using your strong communication skills to motivate others.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Adrian Kahl

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long‑term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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