Development Engineer – Electronics and Automation (f/m/x)
About this role
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
design and develop electronic hardware, from requirements definition through prototype validation and product release.
define circuit diagrams, electrical specifications and will lead technical design reviews
Develop and program PLC-based machine control systems and integrate sensors, actuators, and fieldbus technologies.
Drive hardware and software integration, ensuring seamless interaction between electronics, automation, and machine functionality.
Develop connectivity solutions using industrial communication standards such as OPC UA, SECS/GEM, EtherCAT, or PROFINET.
Support commissioning, system testing, qualification, and troubleshooting activities on module and machine level.
Coordinate external development partners and suppliers across electronics and automation domains.
document and manage technical data (product requirements document, material master data)
Your Profile
Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience in electronic hardware development, circuit design, and industrial automation (EPlan)
Strong understanding of electronics, control systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial communication technologies.
Practical experience with PLC programming (e.g., TwinCAT, TIA Portal) and system integration.
Knowledge of PCB design processes, electrical schematics, and electronic architectures.
Experience with data analysis and debugging of complex electromechanical systems.
Strong communication skills and experience working with interdisciplinary and external development teams.
ability to manage uncertainty in a rapidly changing environment
collaboration and conflict resolution skills
willingness to travel abroad for work
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Andre Grunzel, Oliver ReithCompany at a glance
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.
Learn more about ZEISS: www.zeiss.com/about
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Imprint: www.zeiss.com/publisher
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