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ZEISS
Development Engineer (m/f/d) – Connection Technology (Electrical, Optical & Mechanical)
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Oberkochen
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Full time
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JR_1052734
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips - 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
Conceptualisation, development and design of connection systems, in particular the connection of electronic components, as well as connectors and cable layout
Integration of optical data transmission elements into complex electronic systems, such as rack assemblies and printed circuit board
Overseeing and managing design tasks in the field of embedded electronics
Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, specifications and test reports
Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including hardware and software developers, to develop integrated solutions through to series production
Support with the commissioning and certification of new developments
Your profile
A university degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics or Optical Engineering, or a similar discipline
3–5 years’ experience in connection technology, ideally in the field of ‘high-speed’ data exchange and the integration of fibre-optic-based measurement systems into complex machines
Expertise in the development and implementation of optical systems, particularly in the field of fibre-optic connections
Experience in working with suppliers and external service providers, ideally in the field of connection technology
A high degree of initiative and teamwork
Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with customers and suppliers
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Andre Grunzel, Matthias Sonnentag
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