About this Electrical Design and Automation Engineer (f/m/x) role at ZEISS
ZEISS 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
- 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