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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Machine Operator - Optical Single-Part Manufacturing

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGöttingen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Successfully completed vocational training as a precision optician, optician, dental technician, or comparable technical or skilled-trade training.
  • Ideally, initial professional experience in precision optics, optical manufacturing, or a similar environment.
  • Willingness to work in at least a two-shift rotating-shift model.
  • Ability to work reliably, with concentration and care, while performing precise, delicate manual tasks.
  • Good German-language skills in spoken and written communication.

Responsibilities

  • Precisely process lenses and optical components according to defined specifications.
  • Create simple machining programs for the manufacturing machines.
  • Prepare and set up machines for series production.
  • Process and inspect workpieces according to quality requirements.
  • Identify and eliminate disruptions in the production process.

Desired Qualifications

  • Comfortable using a personal computer, ideally with initial experience using SAP.
  • Strong teamwork skills and enjoyment of precise, delicate manual work.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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