Zeissgroup

Prozessentwickler Microoptics (m/w/x)

In short

This role involves developing manufacturing processes for microoptical components, including microstructure replication, lithographic processes and diffraction grating production, for a newly founded Aerospace unit building holographic head-up displays and cabin displays. The employer is ZEISS Microoptics, part of the Photonics & Optics segment. It requires a degree in natural sciences or engineering, several years of experience in microstructuring, microoptics and optical measurement technology, and experience working in cleanroom environments. Good German and English language skills are required.

About the Role
ZEISS Microoptics is a unit of the strategic business segment Photonics & Optics, specialized in the development, optimization, mastering, replication and integration of optical applications based on microoptical and holographic-optical elements.
In the newly founded Aerospace business unit, you will work with us to develop high-quality, high-performance optical systems for aviation. Using holographic technologies, next-generation compact head-up displays for cockpits and transparent displays for cabin interiors are being industrialized.
Your Role
•Collaboration on development projects in the field of microoptics, with a focus on microstructure replication and lithographic processes
•Manufacturing and validation of diffraction gratings
•Performing diverse measurement tasks and their evaluation, including atomic force and light microscopy, stray light, diffraction efficiency and wavefront measurement
•Maintenance, testing and qualification of laboratory and measuring equipment
•Close collaboration on the qualification of measurement technology for validating microoptical products, including long-term stability tests
•Development of manufacturing processes and transfer to series production
•Development, setup and organization of cleanroom structures and processes with a main focus on series-production-ready manufacturing
Your Profile
•Completed degree in a natural science or engineering discipline
•Several years of professional experience in microstructuring, (micro)optics and optical measurement technology
•Willingness to learn and desire for further development
•Structured, independent, quality-conscious and solution-oriented way of working in a close-knit team
•Meticulousness and dexterity combined with a pragmatic approach
•Enjoyment of and experience with working in a cleanroom environment
•Software knowledge: MS Office, ideally Matlab / Python or similar
•Good written and spoken German and English skills

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