Electrical Design and Automation Engineer (f/m/x)

Location: Oberkochen, Jena

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

• Developing PLC and automation solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT for complex machine platforms
• Contributing to the design and evolution of the automation and software architecture of our EUV systems
• Integrating sensors, actuators, drive systems, and other subsystems
• Implementing communication interfaces such as OPC UA and TCP/IP
• Working closely with systems engineering, electrical engineering, software, and mechanical engineering teams
• Supporting testing, commissioning, and fault analysis
• Developing and improving development, testing, and simulation methods
• Working in agile development teams and taking technical ownership of work packages

Your Profile

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a comparable qualification
• Experience in the development of industrial control and automation systems
• Strong PLC programming skills, ideally with Beckhoff TwinCAT and EtherCAT
• Experience with complex software and automation systems
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as OPC UA and TCP/IP
• Experience with C#/.NET, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, simulation, or virtual commissioning is a plus
• Structured and methodical approach, strong teamwork skills, and excellent German and English language skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Janina Kalmbach