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Mechanical Engineer

ZEISS
Guangzhou Posted Sep 3, 2026
On-site

About this role

Mechanical Engineer

ZEISS’ history in Greater China dates to 1957. ZEISS is now represented in the Greater China market with all segments including Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industry Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets. Since 2021, China has become ZEISS’s largest single market in the world, and one of the most innovative and fastest growing markets. In the fiscal year 2024/25, ZEISS in Greater China generated annual revenue totalling 16.1 billion RMB. Over 7,000 employees throughout the country with more than 60 sites of manufacturing factories, sales & service offices and R&D centers strongly support our customers in the region and guarantee every related business internationally.

Your Role – Recognize new automation opportunities according to manufacturing process flow in ZEISS factory, propose automation design solution and work closely with equipment supplier for realization. To support other departments with implementation of new projects; To support production departments with machine continuous improvement, technical transformation, troubleshooting of control systems.

Your Experience – Ability to design, modify, and maintain non-standard mechanical and electrical equipment systems. Proficient in non-standard mechanical structure design, familiar with 3D drawing software, capable of proposing project requirements and organizing project verification documents. Possess certain experience in automation project management, leading or participating in project development and maintenance from start to implementation, with rich experience in automation equipment development and maintenance, system failure analysis, and continuous improvement. Familiar with electrical design software is preferred. Familiar with PLC program writing and debugging is preferred. Familiar with electrical control system design and possess certain PLC skills Programming ability is preferred (any brand such as Siemens, Schneider, etc.), with strong self-learning ability and sense of responsibility. Good English reading and writing skills, able to communicate face-to-face with Europeans and Americans in English. Priority is given to having a certain understanding of new knowledge and technologies such as Industry 4.0 and digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises

Your Benefits

Participation in a dynamic, committed, and international team. Diverse responsibilities with opportunities to collaborate across multiple ZEISS functions. International training and development opportunities supported by experienced colleagues. Modern equipment and tools to support your success. Attractive remuneration package including fringe benefits. Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

About us

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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