Head of Data Analytics (m/f/x)

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.

Semiconductor Fab Solutions (SFS) develops electron microscopy solutions for quality control in the semiconductor industry.

Become part of the team behind groundbreaking innovations like the “ZEISS MultiSEM” and help push the boundaries of technology every day. You’ll work closely with people from a wide variety of disciplines. Take on the challenge and grow through exciting and responsible assignments. Join us at our inspiring location in Oberkochen, where you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career in a forward-thinking environment.

Your Role:

• Lead the Data Analytics group within the Semiconductor Fab Solutions development division, thereby assuming and shaping a key leadership role in the further development of unique solutions for metrology and defect analysis in the semiconductor sector

• Lead the group’s employees with technical expertise, discipline, and respect; support their professional development in line with requirements; and foster a collaborative work environment within the group and with other departments

• Be responsible for and drive the development of reliable machine control, process automation, and product software for metrology and defect analysis products in the semiconductor industry—from concept through to series production handover—and ensure, maintain, and further develop the necessary processes and expertise within your area of responsibility

• Prepare, regularly review, and update cost and capacity plans for your area of responsibility

• Provide the expertise and resources required for our development projects within the area of responsibility; build up staff as needed or source them externally; and ensure the recruitment and management of external development partners

• Drive the establishment and expansion of strategic, external development partnerships and ensure the selection of suppliers and their technical qualification in collaboration with Purchasing, Quality, and Technical Supplier Development

• Work closely with other development departments, Purchasing, Quality, Service, Product Management, Production, external development partners, suppliers, and customers, and support R&D management in carrying out their tasks

• Identify and expand the methodological and technological expertise required within your area of responsibility in accordance with the product roadmaps

Your Profile:

• An excellent degree (Master’s/Diploma) in computer science, physics, information technology, another engineering discipline, or a comparable field, as well as an above-average high school diploma qualifying for university admission

• Strong leadership skills, demonstrated by several years of experience leading and managing teams and/or projects in an international environment

• Excellent knowledge and several years of experience in professional and agile software development, programming within the Microsoft ecosystem, conducting software testing, and project management

• Ideally, knowledge and experience in requirements engineering methods, electron microscopy, container/client-server applications, image processing, and machine learning

• The ability and willingness to motivate and develop employees and shape them into a high-performing team; a strong commitment to performance and responsibility; the ability to assert oneself and manage conflicts; and a constant willingness to pursue personal and professional growth

• A highly independent, reliable, structured, and goal-oriented work style; a quick grasp of new concepts and strong problem-solving skills; and a strong team spirit

• Excellent communication skills, as well as excellent written and spoken German and English

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Oliver Reith