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Development Engineer, Piezo Technology

Carl Zeiss AG

On-site
Oberkochen
Full-time
Mid Level
Salary not listedPosted 4d ago

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Job description

Carl Zeiss AG is hiring a Development Engineer, Piezo Technology — a full-time, based in Oberkochen role. Apply directly on Carl Zeiss AG's careers page below.

Development Engineer Actuation with a Focus on Piezo Technology (f/m/x)

Location: Oberkochen

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology​

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Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips​

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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


  • Technical responsibility for high-precision actuation systems throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development to series products
  • Further development of actuation systems with a focus on design verification, manufacturability, integrability, and risk management
  • Coordination and integration of actuation systems with adjacent disciplines such as mechanics, sensor technology, electronics, control engineering, and software
  • Ensuring quality, performance, and delivery capability in close collaboration with production, suppliers and system development
  • Requirements engineering in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders
  • Technical supplier management and further development of suppliers, as well as evaluation of development and manufacturing processes
  • Presentation of the assigned topics to internal and external customers

Your Profile


  • Excellent university degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering cybernetics or a comparable field; initial professional experience and/or a PhD are desirable
  • Strong knowledge of relevant mechatronics disciplines (actuation, sensor technology, electronics, control engineering, dynamics, thermal engineering)
  • Proven experience in the development, characterization and application of piezo-based actuators, ideally in high precision positioning or optical systems
  • Programming skills (e.g. in Python, MATLAB or C/C++) are a plus
  • An independent and systematic way of working, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Team spirit, assertiveness and a high level of commitment and motivation
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Ramazan Azgin

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Development Engineer, Piezo Technology at Carl Zeiss AG?

The required skills for Development Engineer, Piezo Technology at Carl Zeiss AG include: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Python, Matlab, C++, C.

What is the seniority level for Development Engineer, Piezo Technology at Carl Zeiss AG?

Development Engineer, Piezo Technology at Carl Zeiss AG is a Mid Level level position.

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