ZEISS

Development Engineer Control Technology (m/f/x)

Oberkochen

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: DE
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 3 Oct 2026

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Enabling smaller, more powerful and energy-efficient microchips – working where tomorrow takes shape.

Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the heart of every electronically controlled system, they have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With highly precise lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips – and, through its innovations, plays a key role in shaping the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Your Role

Develop and program PLC software for special-purpose and measurement machines at the Oberkochen site
Commission and coordinate external development partners, including the acceptance and evaluation of delivered results
Advise development projects and stakeholders on technical feasibility and implementation
Integrate machines into higher-level control and process systems
Develop machine concepts and software designs, including the definition of interfaces and safety concepts
Provide support during software integration and commissioning

Your Profile

Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering or a comparable field
Several years of experience in the development of control and automation technology using Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal
Experience in programming, commissioning, parameterization and diagnostics of drive systems (Siemens SINUMERIK / SIMOTION / SINAMICS)
Expertise in Siemens HMI, OPC UA and safety systems
Experience in programming and commissioning B&R and/or Beckhoff control systems would be an advantage
Ideally, knowledge of Polarion, Enterprise Architect and Python
Intercultural competence, strong teamwork skills and assertiveness
Good written and spoken German and English
Willingness to travel occasionally