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Senior Mechanical Engineer (f/m/x)

ZEISS Group · Oberkochen

Oberkochen · On-siteFull-TimePosted Aug 21, 2026

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Job description

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 mechanical and electro-mechanical modules for metrology tools and make sure, functionality, manufacturability, regulatory and economic specifications are met

be responsible for the structural design of the modules and interfaces in the system as member of an international project team

be part of development projects with internal and external partners and be responsible for sub-projects

breakdown system specifications into requirements and align with other R&D stakeholders

test the prototypes in the laboratory or cleanroom and create the technical documentation to ensure the product's performance

document and manage technical data (product requirements document, material master data)

Your Profile

above-average degree in mechanical- / mechatronics engineering, physics or a comparable technical degree

experience in the development of highly complex mechatronic systems and a comprehensive understanding of systems through your knowledge, particularly in the fields of structural system mechanics and measurement technology (electron microscopy)

proven experience in system dynamics (FEM / modal analysis / practical analysis on machines) and further trainings and/or certification in this field is an advantage

possess knowledge and skills to design complex systems using suitable modeling and simulation methods (e.g., Ansys, Python, Design of Experiments; FMEA, etc.) is a plus

ability to manage uncertainty in a rapidly changing environment

collaboration and conflict resolution skills

willingness to travel abroad for work

excellent oral and written communication skills in English, German language is a plus

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Andre Grunzel, Oliver Reith

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