Scientist in Optical & System Design – Illumination (m/f/x) · (part-time option available)

Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchipsWorking 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 RoleYou sustain optics for existing products or advanced generations, optimize their functionality, and ensure the optical performance of the systems with colleagues from other teamsYou improve and develop software for the simulation and optimization of precise optical systemsYou collaborate in interdisciplinary teams (e.g., optics, materials science, software, product development) to seamlessly translate research into applicationYou communicate results, technical decisions, and roadmaps to stakeholders at all levelsYour ProfileYou have a successfully completed Master of Science or Diploma degree (preferably in Physics, Engineering or Math is a plus but not required)Professional experience in academia or industry (e.g., as a Postdoc) is a plus but not requiredGood programming skills, preferably in Python or Matlab.

Experience and interest in sustainable software development are welcomeExperience in designing optical systems, both imaging and non-imaging optics, with raytracing methods are welcomeStrong natural science curiosity and willingness to independently dive deep into the physics of lithography systems and their modelingExperience with AI methods (e.g., for optimization or data analysis) is welcome but not requiredCommunication strength: you can explain complex technical concepts to colleagues from other disciplinesEnjoyment of self-motivated, structured work and learning in an interdisciplinary teamYour ZEISS Recruiting Team:Matthias Sonnentag