Design Engineer (m/w/x)

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.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application silence of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes. Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

You design innovative concepts, work on advanced technologies for development projects aimed at enhancing technical and application maturity

You will conduct preliminary assessments, for example of potential materials, manufacturability or cost-ness to ensure optimal follow project outcomes

You prepare and conduct workshops if required to facilitate the generation of new ideas

You will promote collaboration across teams and fostering a creative environment

You serve as a bridge between Advanced R&D and other departments, networking with key contacts to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration

You create detailed CAD drawings to support prototyping efforts, ensuring designs meet requirements and standards.

You develop intellectual property (IP) and engage in disclosure disclosures to generate innovative solutions

You Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the patent landscape related to current projects to avoid violation and ensure compliance with existing patents

You stay informed about current technological trends and developments industry to integrate cutting-edge innovations into projects

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (preferred)

Severaal years of practical experience in developing medical devices, especially in ophthalmology

Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA guidelines) is desirable

Strong understanding of optics, laser technology, and light engineering is desirable

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Understanding of materials that could or should be used (biocompatible, manufacturability, etc.), calculations and simulations where possible, in collaboration with experts

Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions

Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across departments

Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely

Strong interest in technology and development, with a focus on new applications in medical technology

Business fluent English and German language oral amd written

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