Research Scientist AI & Algorithm Development for Optical Metrology (m/f/x)

ZEISSOberkochenstepstonepublished 09/24/2026
Must-have:Python

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Enabling smaller, more powerful and more 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 era of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Ihre Rolle

In your new role, you will be part of a team of highly qualified experts specializing in the design and simulation of highly 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

Ihr Profil

Your Profile

You have successfully completed a STEM degree with excellent academic results; a PhD or equivalent professional experience is desirable

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 skills as well as excellent problem-solving capabilities in the areas 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 are characterized by strong teamwork skills, initiative, a high sense of responsibility and commitment

You have very good German and English communication skills and are able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

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Jonas Weickenmeier

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