Process Engineer (f/m/x)

Enabling smaller, more powerful and energy-efficient microchips – shaping tomorrow, today Around 80% of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the core of every electronically controlled system, they are indispensable in our daily lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips – and thus plays a key role in shaping the age of micro- and nanoelectronics. Your Role - Plan, analyse and optimise assembly processes to increase process reliability and efficiency - Develop, train and maintain manufacturing-related documentation (e.g. work instructions, test instructions) - Qualify, implement and document technical changes to existing systems based on technical specifications and customer requirements - Support production processes in troubleshooting and derive, implement and follow up on effective corrective actions - Contribute to interdisciplinary project teams and provide technical support during new product introductions - Provide technical expertise to production planners on process engineering topics Your Profile - Successfully completed master’s degree or German Diplom degree in physics, mechatronics, optical engineering or a comparable field - Experience with the assembly of complex automated machinery and equipment (mechanical, electronic and optical components, vacuum and automation systems) and with lean production principles - Strong problem awareness combined with a solution- and results-oriented way of working, and familiarity with common process improvement tools and methods (e.g. Six Sigma, 8D) - Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a structured working style - Fluent German and English language skills (both required for this role) This position is initially limited to a fixed term of 2 years. Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Lisa-Marie Alex