Sustainability Specialist (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.

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.

Process design, lead and execution of specific lighthouses projects related to implementation of sustainability solutions for circularity and operations. In addition, design, lead and execution of projects related to regulatory compliance processes Design, propose and implement downstream circularity techno-economical solutions related to the existing product portfolio and operations processes

Management of cooperation projects in the field of medical product waste recycling

Management of sustainability projects at the interface with customers

Identification of potentials for improvement of sustainability of products while keeping its functionality

Identification of environmental impact reduction potential at operations and lead of selected projects

Design and management of processes aiming at data collection and elaboration for sustainability regulatory

Master's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, etc.). alternative, bachelor's degree in similar subjects with additional R&D working experience

Practical R&D experience related to medical technology products and services. First experience in product development for sustainability as well as minimum of 2 years' experience including R&D project management role

Ability to interpret and analyze technical design information and technical parameters related to main polymers and alloys processing (e.g. injection molding, extrusion, compounding, thermoforming, addictive manufacturing, milling)

Analytical and communication skills with a high degree of responsibility, commitment, and attention to details

Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build cross-functional relationships

Self-driven, motivated, organized and teamplayer as well as passionate and enthusiasm for sustainability aspects

Business fluent command of spoken and written English and German with excellent communication skills as well as the willingness to travel

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