Production Infrastructure Coordinator (f/m/x)

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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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Shaping tomorrow, today Around 80% of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the core of every electronically controlled system, microchips have become indispensable in our daily lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart professionals. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high‐precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS driving the production of ever smaller, more powerful and more energy‐efficient microchips, and thus plays a key role in shaping the age of micro- and nanoelectronics with its innovations. The Shopfloor and Value Stream Management department (14 people) supports production by designing, continuous improvement and manufacturing processes, data and organizational workflows. The goal is to ensure efficient and stable value‐adding processes and to drive their continuous improvement. The Production Infrastructure Coordinator serves as the point of contact for all topics related to production infrastructure, eliminating issues, coordinates all parties involved and ensuring that disruptions, changes and alignments are rapid, transparently and without loops.

Your Role Coordinate installation, maintenance and repair for the production infrastructure in close collaboration with internal teams and external service providers. Ensure that all infrastructure measures are planned and executed in a way that minimizes disruptions to ongoing manufacturing, and carefully coordinate the introduction of machines, materials and tools into the production areas. Monitor and ensure cleanliness in the cleanrooms to provide optimal manufacturing conditions and prompt corrective actions in case of deviations. Oversee compliance with applicable cleanroom standards and quality conduct requirements regular on‐site walkthroughs and document results in a traceable and structured way. Manage access to production areas, including authorization control, onboarding and instruction of internal and external personnel, and training on cleanroom behavior and safety rules. Support internal and external audits by preparing, comprising on‐site inspections and ensuring that defined actions are implemented. Work closely with specialist departments to analyze and optimize processes and contribute practical improvement proposals to enhance efficiency, quality and safety.

University degree in a natural science or engineering field, or a comparable academic qualification, combined with several years of relevant professional experience in an industrial environment. Practical knowledge of applicable cleanroom standards, in particular the relevant parts of DIN EN ISO 14644 and comparable norms, and proven ability to apply these in day‐to‐day operations. Familiarity with quality management systems, including documentation and follow‐up of actions in a regulated environment. A reliable, independent and pragmatic way of working, with the ability to maintain an overview even when handling multiple tasks in parallel. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders – from production and engineering to external service providers – using clear and audience‐appropriate communication. High level of drive and commitment, assertiveness and a strong focus on results. Business‐fluent German language skills (spoken and written) and good English skills at least at level B2. .