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As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives - whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. 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, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.\nOverview In our team, seven engineers and metrology specialists (m/f/x) are currently developing high-precision measurement and inspection processes for optical manufacturing. As an engineering team at the interface between research, development, and production, we are responsible for introducing new measurement technologies as well as the sustainable operation and continuous optimization of existing measurement processes in a serial-production environment. 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With individually defined annual development goals, we support our employees in achieving their career ambitions.\nYour work is valuable!\nAs part of our team, you will benefit from a variety of attractive employee benefits, such as corporate benefits programs, subsidies for the Germany ticket and company bicycles, as well as an award-winning pension scheme. In addition, you will of course receive collectively agreed special payments, including holiday pay, Christmas bonuses, transformation payments, and additional collective bonuses (T-Zug), as well as an annual performance-based bonus tied to the fiscal year.\nWe invest in your health & well-being!\nOur health management program includes online fitness classes, webinars, partnerships with gyms, ZEISS sports groups and running clubs, occupational health physicians, and a unique health partnership with Barmer, offering health courses and a personal contact. 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