Scientist in Optical & System Design – Illumination (part-time option available)

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.

• You sustain optics for existing products or advanced generations, optimize their functionality, and ensure the optical performance of the systems with colleagues from other teams
• You improve and develop software for the simulation and optimization of precise optical systems
• You collaborate in interdisciplinary teams (e.g., optics, materials science, software, product development) to seamlessly translate research into application
• You communicate results, technical decisions, and roadmaps to stakeholders at all levels

• You have a successfully completed Master of Science or Diploma degree (preferably in Physics, Engineering or Math is a plus but not required)
• Professional experience in academia or industry (e.g., as a Postdoc) is a plus but not required
• Good programming skills, preferably in Python or Matlab. Experience and interest in sustainable software development are welcome
• Experience in designing optical systems, both imaging and non-imaging optics, with raytracing methods are welcome
• Strong natural science curiosity and willingness to independently dive deep into the physics of lithography systems and their modeling
• Experience with AI methods (e.g., for optimization or data analysis) is welcome but not required
• Communication strength: you can explain complex technical concepts to colleagues from other disciplines
• Enjoyment of self-motivated, structured work and learning in an interdisciplinary team