Function Owner (f/m/x)

zeissgroup· Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
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📍 JenaFull time

About this role

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology​

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Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips​

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Working for tomorrow today. ​

Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. 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.

In this role, you take technical ownership of the Hardware Development Function within our R&D organization. You are responsible for delivering mechanical, electrical (hardware, firmware) and system engineering solutions that meet the highest quality and compliance standards. As a key member of our agile organization, you bridge the gap between strategic product requirements and hands-on engineering delivery.

Your Role

  • Ownership of the Hardware Function and Backlog, translating Quarterly Planning commitments into actionable sprint scope and deliverables.

  • Decision-making authority for trade-offs within the Hardware function, balancing scope, quality, and delivery timelines.

  • Collaborating with Mechanical and Electrical Architecture Experts to ensure seamless module integration and drive commonality across products and platforms.

  • Responsibility for Function related feasibility assessment and implementation approval within Change Management Process.

  • Coordination of Certification Execution Plans and Regulatory Requirement Checks in collaboration with the Conformity Expert.

  • Facilitation of Sprint Planning and Sprint Review meetings for the engineering team, ensuring teams commit to achievable goals and deliver value consistently.

Your Profil

  • Completed studies in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or comparable technical education.

  • Significant professional experience (8+ years) in hardware development, systems engineering, or R&D environments.

  • Proven track record in requirements engineering, technical specification, and design documentation.

  • Experience with product certification and regulatory compliance (SEMI standards, CE marking, safety certifications).

  • Strong understanding of field installation processes, transport logistics, and system integration.

  • Experience in agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum) and tools such as Azure DevOps.

  • Independent, reliable work style with strong conceptual and end-to-end thinking skills.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Janina Kalmbach

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