Development Engineer for Drive Technology in Measurement

About The Role

Enabling smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips.

Where tomorrow is created.

Around 80% of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the core component of virtually every electronically controlled system, they have become indispensable in our daily lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a global 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, playing a key role in shaping the era of micro- and nanoelectronics through continuous innovation.

Your Role

Development of drive and controls technology for equipment technology
(Re-)engineering of control technology for (existing) machines
Developing concepts in the field of control technology while taking global architectural requirements into account
Creating and evaluating requirements and specifications for control and drive technology, as well as control software (PLC)
Developing the system architecture, including software design, selecting the necessary drive controllers, defining interfaces, and developing safety and operating concepts
Defining technical specifications and framework conditions for internal and external development partners, creating work packages, and overseeing their implementation
Supporting projects with questions regarding automation and drive technology
Commissioning, evaluating, accepting, and further developing work delivered by suppliers
Preparation of control specifications and protocols, as well as testing of modules
Conducting software reviews for requirements analysis and software design
Design and modeling of control loops with a focus on high-precision positioning accuracy

Your Profile

A degree in control and drive engineering, automation engineering, control systems engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field
Relevant experience in the development of automation, control and drive technology, as well as—ideally—software projects (including TIA Portal)
Knowledge of programming, diagnosing drive systems, and the system architecture of motion controllers (e.g., SINAMIC, Simotion, Sinumerik, and others)
Strong skills in the design of control loops
Knowledge of safety requirements for machines (development and verification)
Willingness to travel occasionally
Intercultural competence, assertiveness, proactivity, and the ability to work independently
Very good written and spoken German and English skills