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Senior Optical Surface Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/x)

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Grobe Schätzung: 44.000 €–58.000 €/Jahr

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Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

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At ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX), a newly established global Strategic Business Unit in the scale-up phase, we are dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our goal is to deliver cutting-edge XR vision correction and optical systems to consumers around the world, ensuring we are the preferred partner in the XR market. We empower our customers and individuals with solutions that enhance productivity and change the way we work and live.

Process development for new materials, lens geometries and prototypes
Define and optimize tools and process parameters for lens generating (grinding, milling, turning) for various plastic and mineral materials
Develop and refine polishing processes (tooling, pads, slurry, pressure, cinematics) to meet surface quality and form accuracy requirements
Specify and optimize edging and finishing processes (beveling, grooving, drilling) for different frame and mounting concepts
Collaborate with equipment suppliers on process capability, hard- and software upgrades and acceptance tests
Establish robust process windows and standard operating procedures to ensure quality, repeatability, yield and support a smooth transfer from lab/prototype stage into stable series production
Support DFM / DFA reviews and implement feedback from production and quality
Evaluate alternative manufacturing technologies like additive manufacturing

Excellent university degree in production engineering, mechanical engineering, precision engineering or related field
Several years of professional experience in lens surfacing or precision optics manufacturing in an industrial environment
Practical knowledge of lens surfacing machinery (e.g. freeform generators, polishers, edgers) and associated process parameters
Experience with optical quality standards, norms and inspection methods
Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven process optimization
Systematic, structured approach to process development and documentation
Ability to work hands-on with machines, tools and measurement equipment in a production or lab environment

Rooted in the ZEISS culture, we prioritize collaboration, integrity, ambition, and an entrepreneurial growth mindset, all supported by a commitment to continuous learning. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and performance are valued and important to our success. Our teams are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. At XRX, we offer competitive compensation packages and benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development. Join us and be part of a team that champions innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

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