Process Engineer - Chemical Engineer (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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Your role

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.

Your Role

• Design, implement, and scale chemical processes for industrial manufacturing
• Analyze, evaluate, and implement polymer production processes for intraocular lenses
• Assess manufacturing methods for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality, and functionality; identify improvement opportunities
• Plan, conduct, or commission experiments in process areas, and document results
• Optimize and automate chemical processes
• Qualify equipment and processes; ensure reliable operation
• Monitor plant quality and output and drive continuous improvement

Your profile

Your Profile

• A successfully completed degree in chemistry, process engineering, or a related field
• Some professional experience in an industrial setting; experience in regulated environments is a plus
• Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry
• Optional but beneficial: experience with acrylates or radical polymerization
• Structured, goal-oriented problem-solving approach
• High initiative, strong commitment, and flexibility
• Enjoy collaborating in international teams; strong interpersonal and communication skills
• You value diverse perspectives and contribute to an inclusive team culture
• Proficiency in German and English (written and spoken)

Contact

Nicole Kraft-Henzelmann