Senior Scientist – X-Ray Beamline Technologies (m/w/x)

As part of the Technology Development Team in the Semiconductor Fab Solutions business of Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH, you work in an interdisciplinary environment on the development of an innovative X-ray-based 3D inspection and metrology solution for the semiconductor industry. In this role, you take responsibility for advancing key X-ray technologies and help shape future technology generations. You combine technological excellence with a strong hands-on mentality and work closely with system development, product development, and international technology partners.

Your Role

• Drive the technological advancement of the X-ray beamline and the underlying imaging technologies for future semiconductor inspection systems.

• Evaluate and develop technologies along the entire imaging chain – from X-ray sources and detector technologies through reconstruction methods to dose optimization.

• Develop simulation and digital twin models and use these to assess and optimize X-ray imaging systems.

• Design, plan, and conduct experiments on development and prototype systems and derive technological recommendations from the results.

• Contribute your scientific expertise to interdisciplinary development projects and advise system development, product management, and development teams on technological issues.

• Work closely with our development partner and coordinate beamline-related technology topics.

• Identify new technologies and evaluate their potential for future product generations.

• Actively shape the patent strategy in the field of X-ray technologies and, through invention disclosures and building a strong IP portfolio, contribute to the technological differentiation of our products.

• Represent your area of expertise within the company and towards international development partners.

Your Profile

• Above-average university degree or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, medical engineering, or a comparable scientific-technical discipline.

• Several years of experience in X-ray physics, imaging, computed tomography, or comparable high‑technology applications.

• Solid knowledge in X-ray imaging, particularly in one or more of the following areas:

• X-ray sources

• Detector technologies

• Reconstruction methods

• Radiation physics and dose assessment

• Simulation and digital twins

• Enjoy experimental work and possess a strong hands-on mentality.

• Ability to analyze complex scientific questions and translate them into technological solutions.

• Strong interest in innovation, technology development, and intellectual property.

• Excellent communication skills and enjoyment in working in international, interdisciplinary teams.

• Very good command of English, both spoken and written.

• Willingness to undertake international business trips.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Georgios Tanoglou