ZEISS | Germany | 07xxx Jena | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 02.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Specialist in Optical Metrology Development (m/f/d)
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ZEISS Microoptics is a unit of the Photonics & Optics strategic business unit specializing in the development, optimization, mastering, replication and integration of optical applications based on micro-optical and holographic optical elements.
Your role Development, design, construction, maintenance and operation of measuring and testing structures for testing optical components and systems, both for development and series production (end-of-line testing)
Documentation of measurement and testing systems for certification and customer audits
Implementation and monitoring of calibration of measuring and testing equipment within the scope of test equipment monitoring
Close cooperation with development, production and quality management to ensure high-quality optical products (EN 9100)
Automation of measurement sequences and evaluation and visualization of measurement data for monitoring and optimization of production processes
Planning and organisation of measurement data storage
Complete studies with a focus in one of the disciplines of optics, photonics, physics, precision engineering, mechanical engineering, measurement and automation technology, scientific instrument engineering or comparable
Including professional experience with optical measurement technology, as well as development and construction of optical test benches
Experience in the construction of individual parts and assemblies using parametric 3D CAD systems, preferably in PTC Creo 10
Practical knowledge of software development and hardware control using Python, C# and C++
Knowledge of common software development practices in testing, documentation, version control and deployment
Structured, independent, quality-conscious and solution-oriented operation
Advantageous knowledge of aviation-specific quality and documentation requirements
Good knowledge of German and English in word and writing
Location
![]() | ZEISS | |
| 07745 Jena | ||
| Germany |
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