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Zeissgroup

Electrical Design and Automation Engineer (f/m/x)

Oberkochen · Jena

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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the posting

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology​

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Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips​

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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

  • Developing PLC and automation solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT for complex machine platforms
  • Contributing to the design and evolution of the automation and software architecture of our EUV systems
  • Integrating sensors, actuators, drive systems, and other subsystems
  • Implementing communication interfaces such as OPC UA and TCP/IP
  • Working closely with systems engineering, electrical engineering, software, and mechanical engineering teams
  • Supporting testing, commissioning, and fault analysis
  • Developing and improving development, testing, and simulation methods
  • Working in agile development teams and taking technical ownership of work packages

Your Profile

  • Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a comparable qualification
  • Experience in the development of industrial control and automation systems
  • Strong PLC programming skills, ideally with Beckhoff TwinCAT and EtherCAT
  • Experience with complex software and automation systems
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as OPC UA and TCP/IP
  • Experience with C#/.NET, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, simulation, or virtual commissioning is a plus
  • Structured and methodical approach, strong teamwork skills, and excellent German and English language skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Janina Kalmbach

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