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Development Engineer for Drive Technology in Measurement Systems

Carl Zeiss AG

On-site
Oberkochen
Full-time
Mid Level
Salary not listedPosted 2h ago

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Job description

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

Development Engineer for Drive Technology in Measurement Systems (m/f/x)

Location: Oberkochen

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Enabling smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips.

Where tomorrow is created.

Around 80% of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the core component of virtually every electronically controlled system, they have become indispensable in our daily lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a global technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. 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.

Your Role

  • Development of drive and controls technology for equipment technology

  • (Re-)engineering of control technology for (existing) machines

  • Developing concepts in the field of control technology while taking global architectural requirements into account

  • Creating and evaluating requirements and specifications for control and drive technology, as well as control software (PLC)

  • Developing the system architecture, including software design, selecting the necessary drive controllers, defining interfaces, and developing safety and operating concepts

  • Defining technical specifications and framework conditions for internal and external development partners, creating work packages, and overseeing their implementation

  • Supporting projects with questions regarding automation and drive technology

  • Commissioning, evaluating, accepting, and further developing work delivered by suppliers

  • Preparation of control specifications and protocols, as well as testing of modules

  • Conducting software reviews for requirements analysis and software design

  • Design and modeling of control loops with a focus on high-precision positioning accuracy

Your Profile

  • A degree in control and drive engineering, automation engineering, control systems engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field

  • Relevant experience in the development of automation, control and drive technology, as well as—ideally—software projects (including TIA Portal)

  • Knowledge of programming, diagnosing drive systems, and the system architecture of motion controllers (e.g., SINAMIC, Simotion, Sinumerik, and others)

  • Strong skills in the design of control loops

  • Knowledge of safety requirements for machines (development and verification)

  • Willingness to travel occasionally

  • Intercultural competence, assertiveness, proactivity, and the ability to work independently

  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jonas Weickenmeier

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Development Engineer for Drive Technology in Measurement Systems at Carl Zeiss AG?

The required skills for Development Engineer for Drive Technology in Measurement Systems at Carl Zeiss AG include: PLC, German, English.

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Development Engineer for Drive Technology in Measurement Systems at Carl Zeiss AG is a Mid Level level position.

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