Research Scientist (m/w/x) AI-Driven Transformation of Optical System Development

Carl Zeiss SMT; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Carl Zeiss SMT in Oberkochen, Germany seeks a doctoral-level engineer to shape next-gen optical system design through AI-driven workflows. You will combine modeling, data analytics, and machine learning to optimize design processes and contribute to modern toolchains within the ZEISS Innovation Ecosystem.

The role requires a PhD in a related field and expertise in optics, simulation, or scientific computing, with strong software development skills (Python/C++/MATLAB) and a passion for

Qualifikationen

• PhD required in a relevant field (physics, CS, or related).
• Strong background in optics, simulation, ML or scientific computing.
• Experience in software development with Python/C++/MATLAB.
• Interdisciplinary problem-solving and handling complex systems.
• Structured, independent work style with teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement AI-driven workflows for optical system design.
• Combine modeling, simulation, data analytics, and ML to enable efficient design processes.
• Contribute to modern software and toolchains for advanced system development.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and partners across the ZEISS Innovation Ecosystem.
• Support holistic system design from physical modeling to data-driven decision-making.
• Transfer cutting-edge research results into industrial applications.

Kenntnisse

Optics

Simulation

Machine Learning

Scientific computing

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Your Role

You are passionate about cutting-edge research and motivated to shape the next generation of optical system development? In this role, you will make a key contribution to transforming classical engineering approaches into modern model-, data-, and AI-driven workflows. You will be part of a highly innovative team within the ZEISS Innovation Ecosystem, working closely with internal and external partners to develop forward-thinking methods, tools, and processes for holistic system design.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI-driven workflows for optical system design
• Combine modeling, simulation, data analytics, and machine learning to enable efficient
• design processes
• Contribute to modern software and toolchains for advanced system development
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and partners across the ZEISS Innovation
• Ecosystem
• Support holistic system design from physical modeling to data-driven decision-making
• Transfer cutting-edge research results into industrial applications

Your Profile

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong background in at least one of the following areas: optics, simulation, machine
• learning, or scientific computing
• Experience in software development (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
• Interest in interdisciplinary challenges and complex systems
• Structured and independent working style combined with strong teamwork skills
• Excellent analytical thinking and enthusiasm for innovation

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Friederike Kirklar-Harms, Selina Riccio