Research Scientist – Process Data Management & Software (m/f/x)

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZEISS Group is seeking a data management and software-focused professional to analyze manufacturing processes, develop practical solutions, and drive the evolution of data systems used for product and specification data. You will coordinate with R&D, manufacturing, and IT to implement enhancements and ensure adoption through training and hands-on support.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a STEM field with several years of research experience, excels in requirements analysis, and communicates

Qualifikationen

• PhD or equivalent research experience in STEM.
• Experience in structuring and formalizing requirements and documenting complex interdependencies.
• Experience analyzing and documenting technical processes.
• Strong affinity for data and software; familiar with multiple data types and formats.
• Understanding of modern software engineering principles and sustainable software.
• Fluent in German and English with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work with manufacturing processes and provide training/support.

Aufgaben

• Analyze manufacturing processes and develop data management solutions.
• Drive evolution of data management systems for product and specification data.
• Plan and oversee implementation of software enhancements with internal/external teams.
• Ensure adoption by training and hands-on support.
• Present concepts and results to project teams and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Data management

Software engineering

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Training and user support

German & English communication

Ausbildung

PhD in STEM

Jobbeschreibung

Enabling smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips.Where tomorrow is created.What is one component no smartphone can do without?That's right – the microchip, the core of every electronically controlled system. Around 80% of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. With highly precise lithography optics, photomask systems, and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips, playing a key role in shaping the era of micro- and nanoelectronics through continuous innovation.Do you want to help drive the digital transformation with us?Manufacturing our highly sophisticated products requires a wide range of interconnected processes and software solutions that make our complex dependencies manageable. These processes need to be designed, data flows modeled, and software development activities coordinated and supported.This is exactly what we do – and we're looking for you to strengthen our team.Your roleAnalyze manufacturing processes in their overall context and develop, continuously improve, and take ownership of practical data management solutions for development projects and end usersDrive the strategic evolution of existing data management systems for product and specification data in close collaboration with stakeholders from R&D, manufacturing, and ITIndependently plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of software enhancements together with internal and external software development teamsEnsure the effective adoption of developed solutions by providing training, guidance, and hands-on user supportPresent your concepts, project results, and recommendations to project teams and internal stakeholdersYour profileYou have an excellent university degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and several years of experience in scientific research, ideally gained as part of a PhD programYou are experienced in structuring and formalizing requirements and have the ability to understand and resolve complex interdependencies. Ideally, you have also gained initial experience in analyzing and documenting technical processesYou have a strong affinity for data and software, are familiar with working with different data types and formats, understand the principles of sustainable and maintainable software, and are familiar with the fundamental concepts of modern software engineeringYou are motivated to gain a deep understanding of real-world manufacturing processes, their challenges, and their constraints, and are passionate about developing practical, sustainable solutionsYou demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independence, structured thinking, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to your workYou are business fluent in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skillsYour ZEISS Recruiting Team:Jonas Weickenmeier