About this role
About ZEISS
ZEISS is a global technology leader in optics and optoelectronics, founded in Germany in 1846. In Japan, Carl Zeiss Co., Ltd. was established in 1911 and employs approximately 400 people across five locations. ZEISS Japan supports customers in automotive, electronics, machinery, semiconductor, and medical industries with highly precise and innovative technologies.
The Role
We are seeking an Application Engineer based in Osaka to support and demonstrate ZEISS X-RAY measuring systems. This customer-facing role focuses on pre-sales technical support, system demonstrations, and solution development in close collaboration with the sales team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver system demonstrations and technical presentations
- Provide pre-sales technical support and customer consultations
- Propose tailored solutions based on customer requirements
- Support exhibitions, webinars, and other customer activities
- Build strong customer relationships as a technical advisor
Required Experience
- Experience in customer-facing technical roles (application, technical support, or pre-sales)
- Hands-on experience with technical equipment in automotive, electronics, or machinery industries
- Experience with X-RAY systems or similar inspection equipment
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Business-level Japanese and English
Preferred:
- Experience with NDT, metrology, CAD, or mechanical engineering
- IT/system integration knowledge
- Cross-functional teamwork experience
- Additional language skills
Working Conditions & Our Benefits
Contract Period: Indefinite
Probation Period: 3 months (extendable up to 6 months)
Work Locations (assignment possible to any):
- Base Location Osaka: 3-35-22 Tarumi-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka 564-0062
- Until the Osaka Demo Center opens in fall 2026 or later, frequent business trips or short-term transfers to Nagoya are
- expected.
- (Domestic Travel: 1 -3 times per month & International Travel: 1 – 2 times per year)
Working Hours: 9:00–17:30 with 60 minutes break time
Holidays & Leave: Approx. 125 days per year (weekends, public holidays), Year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 29 – Jan 4). Paid leave: 14–20 days in year one, 20 days in year two, 21–25 days thereafter
Overtime: May occur depending on business needs; compensated per law and company policy
Smoking Policy: No smoking on company premises
Salary & Benefits: Annual salary: ¥4,500,000 – ¥7,000,000+ (gross). Bonus: Paid in accordance with company policy. Commuting allowance provided
Insurance: Health insurance, Employees’ pension, Unemployment insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation, Nursing care insurance
Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Lameez Peer, Maho Hatabayashi （畑林 真帆 - ハタバヤシ マホ）, Nagisa Murakami （村上 渚）Other facts
About ZEISS Group
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.
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What you'll do
- The Application Engineer will be responsible for delivering system demonstrations, providing pre-sales technical support, and developing tailored solutions in close collaboration with the sales team. This customer-facing role also involves building strong customer relationships as a technical advisor.
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