Research Scientist for the Development of Optical Test Systems

**Enabling smaller, more powerful and energy-efficient microchips** ------------------------------------------------------------------- **Working where tomorrow takes shape.** --------------------------------------- Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the heart of every electronically controlled system, they have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With highly precise lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips – and, through its innovations, plays a key role in shaping the age of micro- and nanoelectronics. **Your Role** ============= In your new role, you will be part of a team of highly qualified experts specializing in the design and simulation of sophisticated optical systems required for the manufacturing and qualification of our high-performance optics for semiconductor lithography. As part of this team, you will: * Develop, optimize and analyze optical designs for complex optical measurement systems * Predict the optical performance of optical measurement setups based on complex simulations * Develop and continuously enhance the associated simulation programs and software tools * Collaborate closely with other specialist departments to design optical systems that meet our demanding requirements * Document your development results and present them in a clear, concise and comprehensible manner **Your Profile** ================ * You have successfully completed a STEM degree with excellent academic results; a PhD or equivalent professional experience would be an advantage * Experience in optical design is a significant advantage * You have excellent simulation and programming skills, preferably in Python, and have successfully applied them in larger-scale projects * You have strong mathematical and theoretical expertise as well as excellent problem-solving skills in the fields of optimization and numerical methods * You have a solid basic understanding of physical and technical optics and are motivated to continuously expand your expertise * You demonstrate a high level of teamwork, initiative, accountability and commitment * You have very good German and English communication skills and are able to explain complex technical concepts clearly Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Jonas Weickenmeier