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Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

Methods/Industrialization Technician

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBesançon, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical qualification at Bac+2/3 level or equivalent experience in industrial engineering, mechanics, manufacturing/productics, industrialization, processes, or a related area.
  • At least 5 years of successful experience in a similar role; experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, watchmaking, or microtechnology is advantageous.
  • Good command of computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Professional written and spoken English proficiency.
  • Comfort working in a regulated environment, ideally in medical devices or a comparable sector such as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.
  • Autonomy, pragmatism, and a practical approach.
  • Rigor and a strong quality orientation.
  • Analytical thinking, technical curiosity, and interest in improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in industrialization projects for methods and industrialization in collaboration with research and development, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, based on approved design files and change controls.
  • Participate in defining and refining manufacturing processes, including manual, semi-automated, and automated processes.
  • Write, update, and standardize work instructions and operating procedures.
  • Transfer industrialization files into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, including routings, bills of materials, and technical data sheets.
  • Train production personnel on manufacturing methods and new processes.
  • Carry out trials, process refinements, and adjustments at manual and automated workstations in the workshop.
  • Contribute to selecting, installing, and qualifying production equipment and resources, including tooling, equipment, jigs, and test benches.
  • Conduct time, ergonomics, and workflow studies, and propose workstation improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Provide technical support to production in cases of process drift or recurring nonconformity.
  • Work with the manager to select robust technical solutions that improve and secure manufacturing processes.
  • Investigate causes of performance losses in quality, costs, lead times, and ergonomics using structured process risk analysis and problem-solving approaches.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, watchmaking, or microtechnology sectors.
  • Experience in a regulated environment, ideally medical devices or a comparable sector such as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.

About the Company

Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, serving medical professionals, industrial manufacturers, consumers, and the semiconductor industry. It designs and sells high-precision optical instruments, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vision care products such as corrective lenses and eye-health services. Its products rely on advanced optics and imaging technologies to deliver accurate inspection, diagnosis, and manufacturing outcomes across healthcare, industrial quality control, consumer optics, and chip fabrication. What sets ZEISS apart is its breadth and depth: a long-standing scale in multiple markets, integrated solutions across optics, imaging, metrology, and precision engineering, and a commitment to sustainability in electricity use and carbon emissions. The company’s goal is to advance optics and optoelectronics by providing reliable, high-quality tools and services worldwide while operating in a sustainable way.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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