Quality Inspector Optics
Original title: Qualitätsprüfer Optik (m/
This job is at Carl Zeiss AG. You apply to them, not to GoAusbildung.
Start Date
On request
Sector
Optics
Salary
Competitive salary
Listing data as of November 3, 2026
About this Apprenticeship
Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH, as part of a global corporate group, offers exciting tasks and development opportunities in an innovative environment. The focus as a shared production unit is on service and production services for our internal business units as well as the manufacture of special products for external customers. As a high-end optics solution provider, we serve science, industry and medical technology with precise, reliable solutions at the highest level.
What You'll Learn
- Conducting intermediate and final inspections of optical components and assemblies according to test plans, drawings and specifications
- Independent execution of incoming goods inspections and first article inspections of new parts and suppliers to ensure series production capability
- Conducting visual, dimensional and functional tests on high-precision optical components of different material properties
- Application of modern optical measurement technology (e.g. interferometers, tactile measurement technology and optical test methods for surface, shape and material evaluation)
- Conducting visual surface inspection according to DIN ISO 10110-7 or MIL (Scratch-Dig)
- Creation, evaluation and documentation of test results and deviations
- Evaluation of components regarding quality, conformity and technical requirements and their documentation in specific quality databases, decision on release for delivery
- Processing of complaints and coordination with suppliers and internal interfaces
Requirements
- Completed technical training (e.g. precision optician, optician or equivalent)
- Experience in quality assurance or incoming goods inspection, ideally in optics/precision engineering – handling of optical test and measurement technology or willingness to develop further in this area
- Confident handling of technical drawings, specifications and test instructions
- Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO 10110) and analytical thinking and pronounced quality awareness are highly valued
- Structured, careful and independent working style as well as teamwork and communication skills round off your profile
- Fluent German skills in writing and speaking (minimum C1)
- Knowledge of MS Office and SAP desirable
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