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Enabler of smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips Work where tomorrow is created. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies.
As the core component of every electronically controlled system, they are indispensable in our daily lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes, or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems, and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips – and thus plays a key role in shaping the age of micro- and nanoelectronics with its innovations.
Lead projects within the Wafer Inspection Optics business area and support BBP product management in the maintenance and expansion of a portfolio of standard and add-on products
Plan, structure, and execute projects aimed at optimizing and further developing products, product cost structures, and associated manufacturing processes, while ensuring adherence to targets, budgets, and schedules
Collaborate closely with product management, R&D, sales, quality, finance, procurement, and production—including across different locations
Lead a project team of approximately 5–10 members (including coaching, coordination, alignment, and facilitating the resolution of issues during the project lifecycle)
Represent the project and the products both internally and externally, including in dealings with the customer
A successfully completed degree in science or engineering from a university or university of applied sciences
At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience, basic business knowledge, and project leadership experience—ideally within the semiconductor supplier or OEM sector
Solid expertise in managing development projects and a fundamental technical understanding of optical systems
A recognized project management certification (e.g., GPM) is an asset
A confident demeanor and strong interpersonal skills (including lateral leadership and networking capabilities), as well as a collaborative mindset and a customer-oriented approach
Strong technical aptitude enabling you to analyze and manage complex issues, an independent and structured working style, and the ability to navigate effectively in a VUCA environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, along with business-fluent English skills
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Georgios Tanoglou