Functional Safety Engineer (PLC) (F/M/X)

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

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

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.

Your Role

• Development and maintenance of safety PLC solutions and safety architectures
• Conducting risk assessments and safety analyses
• Creating safety concepts, specifications, and safety-related documentation
• Planning and performing verification and validation activities
• Supporting commissioning, fault analysis, and troubleshooting
• Collaborating closely with systems, software, electrical engineering, and certification teams

Your Profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Experience in functional safety and industrial automation
• Good knowledge of safety PLC systems (e.g., Siemens Safety, Beckhoff TwinSAFE, Pilz)
• Good knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, IEC 62061)
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to work

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Janina Kalmbach