Development Engineer for Structural and Thermal Analysis in Zurich (f/m/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.

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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, You have become an integral part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart professionals. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS driving 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.

Join our Research and Development department ''Analysis and Data Science'': We are responsible for the conceptualization, analysis, and realization of highly precise mechatronic systems for optical assemblies, specialized test stands and measurement equipment, handling, transport & testing processes, and integration processes. As part of the design process, we develop kinematic concepts, simulate and analyze their performance, create technical drawings and documentation. We use state of the art analysis and programming tools and IT architecture. Does this sound exciting to you? Then join our team at the Zurich location and take on the following exciting tasks:

You will work in a young, highly international team consisting of currently 12 members. Together, you will address ongoing problem formulations and conduct a variety of analyses for new developments and product improvements. You will have access to a wide range of tools and benefit from innovative working methods (agile, sprints, peer reviews, etc.). Development of mechanical parts and components in close collaboration with design engineers

Advising and providing direction on improvements within projects supporting the creation of new proposals for future projects

Optimization of mechanical systems with rigidity, strength, stability and thermalelastic behavior

Responsibility for structural and thermal analysis of assemblies and systems

Independent development of solutions and concepts in accordance with given and self-derived specifications

Preparation, review and documentation of mathematical models for disturbances and structures

Development of new methods for analysis, data processing, and evaluation as required

Evaluation of test results and correlation with models

Preparation of documentation in scientific English

University graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Aerospace Engineering

Initial experience on development projects for high-precision actuators and machinery as well as a profound understanding of kinematics, mechanical systems, and structural analysis

Very good knowledge of the analysis tools Nastran and Altair Hyperworks Suite, including experience in advanced methods such as condensed models and state space representation

Good knowledge in thermal analysis using Ansys or Simcenter/TMG as well as of programming languages (Python, git) and MATLAB/Simulink with related toolboxes

English proficiency at C1 level (all technical discussions will be conducted in English); English language skills are desired

Readiness to work on-site minimum 60% of the time, for the residual remote work is possible

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