Cluster leader New Products and Incubation (m/f/d)

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

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ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Work where tomorrow is created. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the core of every electronically controlled system, You have become indispensable in everyday our lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes, or smart stores. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. To meet the high requirements, we rely on interdisciplinary teams of highly qualified employees from different fields.

Initiating and leading projects for new product ideas within the Semiconductor Fab Solutions SBU; managing the process from evaluation through the concept phase, with the option to continue into the R&D phase and beyond into product or program management.

Coordinating across various interfaces within and outside the SFS matrix; collaborating closely with SSCs, customers, product management, development, sales & service, finance, and procurement; contributing to the market viability of the innovation pipeline.

Leading and motivating a project team (coaching, coordination, alignment, and facilitating problem-solving) and presenting results to management for decision-making (e.g., regarding the continuation of the new product).

University degree in natural sciences or engineering; a PhD is highly desirable

At least 3–5 years of professional experience, including basic business knowledge and project leadership experience—ideally within the semiconductor supplier or OEM sector Solid expertise in managing projects

Exceptional independence and creativity in problem-solving; technical know-how in e-beam, X-ray, light-matter interaction, and/or semiconductor metrology

Knowledge of wafer fab processes and customer requirements in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environments

GPM certification is an asset

Confident demeanor, strong interpersonal skills (lateral leadership, networking), team spirit, and a customer-oriented mindset

Strong technical aptitude capable of grasping and managing complex issues; independent, structured working style; ability to adapt confidently to changing circumstances

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Business fluent English; proficiency in Chinese, Korean, and/or Japanese is a plus