Process Engineer - Coating & Optics

Carl Zeiss SMT; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 231,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lens discounts

Employee benefits

Health insurance discounts

Modern office near transport

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

ZEISS is hiring an early to mid-career Process Engineer to join our Customer Enablement team in Tonsley. The role is hands-on, working with coating technologies and optical manufacturing processes across our global network.

You will contribute to process development, testing and optimisation, installation and qualification, and provide technical customer support while collaborating with ZEISS teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Qualification in engineering, science or related technical discipline or substantial industry experience.
• Three or more years in coating technology, process engineering or related field is preferred.
• Hands-on, practical approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, optimise and troubleshoot coating and manufacturing processes.
• Support process and equipment installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Conduct practical trials and evaluate products, materials and process performance.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and ZEISS teams.
• Work hands-on in the laboratory and at customer and ZEISS sites around the world.

Skills

Coating technology

Process engineering

Manufacturing

Applied science

Education

Engineering or science degree

Job description

• World-leading international organisation with a dynamic brand
• Hands-on technical role with significant scope and variety
• Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide (SA)
• Full-time position working with global teams

ZEISS is an international leader in the optics and opto-electronics industries. The ZEISS Group develops and distributes semiconductor manufacturing equipment, measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cine lenses, binoculars and planetarium technology. With its solutions, the company advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress.

We have an exciting opportunity for an early or mid-career Process Engineer to join our Customer Enablement team at Tonsley. This is a hands‑on, self‑driven technical role working with coating technologies and optical manufacturing processes across our global network. You will work across process development, testing and optimisation, installation and qualification, problem solving and technical customer support, with opportunities to work with ZEISS teams and customers internationally.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, test, optimise and troubleshoot coating and manufacturing processes.
• Support process and equipment installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Conduct practical trials and evaluate products, materials and process performance.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and ZEISS teams.
• Work hands‑on in our laboratory and at customer and ZEISS sites around the world.

What we're looking for

• A qualification in engineering, science or a related technical discipline, or substantial relevant industry experience.
• Ideally three or more years' experience in coating technology, process engineering, manufacturing, applied science or a related technical environment.
• Practical coating experience; knowledge of optics or optical manufacturing would be an advantage but is not essential.
• A hands‑on, practical approach, strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently, take initiative and follow activities through to completion.
• A confident communicator who enjoys working with people across different disciplines, cultures and locations.
• A genuine willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work flexibly with global teams.

What's great about working at ZEISS

• Exclusive discounts on ZEISS lenses, sunglasses and other optical products
• Employee Benefits Program with access to everyday savings
• Corporate discount on private health insurance
• Modern Tonsley office close to public transport, with onsite parking available
• Supportive, family‑friendly workplace culture
• Foundation‑owned company with a long‑term vision and strong values

You must have the right to live and work in Adelaide to apply for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.