Process Development Engineer – Advanced Cleaning & Contamination Control (m/f/x)

Overview

ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

With high‑precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy‑efficient microchips.

Your Role

• You develop wet and dry cleaning processes for mechanical, electronic and mechatronic components in our DUV and EUV systems – both in‑house and within our supplier network – to meet the highest cleanliness standards of the semiconductor industry.
• You design and implement concepts to prevent (re‑)contamination during the processing of parts, modules and systems in our production facilities and cleanrooms.
• In the event of process deviations, you support internal and external partners in root cause analysis, defining immediate containment actions and implementing sustainable corrective measures.
• You take ownership of specific work packages in terms of timing, cost and performance and you report status updates regularly to project management.
• You actively manage interfaces and ensure effective information flow within your interdisciplinary project team and with other internal and external stakeholders.

Your Profile

• You have successfully completed a degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or a comparable field, ideally with a Ph D.
• You have prior knowledge in at least one of the following areas: wet cleaning, ultra‑high vacuum technology, and/or surface and materials analysis (e. g.

XPS, residual gas analysis, TOF‑SIMS, ICP‑OES, particle measurement/contamination metrology).

• You are a strong team player and demonstrate pronounced customer orientation, excellent communication skills, and a high level of emotional intelligence.
• You remain confident, respectful, and solution‑focused in discussions and conflict situations.
• You are characterized by initiative and goal orientation, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a practical, hands‑on approach.
• You have very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• The position is suitable for early‑career professionals.

EEO Statement

Diversity is a part of ZEISS.

We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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