Electrical Design and Automation Engineer

Zeiss — Germany · Posted ~2 hours ago

Mid Full-time

Skills

PLC automation engineering electrical design machine systems software architecture Beckhoff TwinCAT

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An automation engineering role focused on designing control solutions, integrating hardware components, and evolving software architectures for complex machinery.

Highlights

Engineering role developing advanced automation solutions for precision technology systems and complex industrial platforms.

Description

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 Developing PLC and automation solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT for complex machine platformsContributing to the design and evolution of the automation and software architecture of our EUV systemsIntegrating sensors, actuators, drive systems, and other subsystemsImplementing communication interfaces such as OPC UA and TCP/IPWorking closely with systems engineering, electrical engineering, software, and mechanical engineering teamsSupporting testing, commissioning, and fault analysisDeveloping and improving development, testing, and simulation methodsWorking in agile development teams and taking technical ownership of work packages Your Profile Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a comparable qualificationExperience in the development of industrial control and automation systemsStrong PLC programming skills, ideally with Beckhoff TwinCAT and EtherCATExperience with complex software and automation systemsKnowledge of communication protocols such as OPC UA and TCP/IPExperience with C#/.NET, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, simulation, or virtual commissioning is a plusStructured and methodical approach, strong teamwork skills, and excellent German and English language skillsWillingness to travel occasionally Your ZEISS Recruiting Team Janina Kalmbach