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Process Engineer - Quality (f/m/d)
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Leads quality and process improvement projects for optical component manufacturing, optimizing grinding, polishing, coating, and assembly processes while managing technological adjustments and stakeholder communication.
About this role
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.
Your role
- Take responsibility for projects dealing with quality topics such as PDCA and 8D as well as restart activities.
- Support and improve the shaping processes (grinding) and/or surface finishing (polishing, coating) of optical components and assemblies.
- Optimize the assembly activities of lighting systems and optical components.
- Design test concepts, conduct tests with suitable parameters, and document the results.
- Manage processes during technological adjustments and ensure goals in terms of time, cost, and quality are achieved.
- Evaluate and adjust process flows within the organization.
- Lead and facilitate quality assurance and continual improvement measures and the corresponding meetings.
Your profile
- You hold a successfully completed master's degree in a technical or scientific discipline, ideally with a PhD.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering and production processes, preferably in the optical industry.
- Demonstrable experience in process optimization within a production environment, with preferable knowledge in project management and lateral leadership.
- A goal-oriented, responsible work approach, high resilience, and a strong hands-on mindset.
- Ability to assert yourself and act as a mediator between various stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication skills, with very good German and good English proficiency (spoken and written).
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Adrian KahlSkills
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