Zeissgroup

Process Engineer (f/m/x)

In short

Process Engineer role at ZEISS in Jena, a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment (lithography optics, photomask systems, process control). The job covers planning and optimizing assembly processes, maintaining manufacturing documentation, qualifying technical changes, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting new product introductions. It requires a master's/Diplom degree in physics, mechatronics or optical engineering, experience with complex automated machinery assembly and lean production, familiarity with Six Sigma/8D, and fluent German and English. The position is initially limited to a 2-year fixed term.

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.

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