Project Manager Solutions Generation
About the job
- A master's degree in electrical engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, material science, or a related field is required.
- Strong experience working with customers in the semiconductor manufacturing space is required.
- Experience working with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) technology is required.
- Familiarity with modern 3D NAND, DRAM, and logic architecture is advantageous.
- A good understanding of project management methodologies and tools is required.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with diplomacy and tact are required.
- Office presence is required at least 2–3 days per week.
- Some degree of international travel is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Understand and analyze customer requirements regarding semiconductor-device metrology and inspection workflows.
- Manage internal projects targeting applications and solutions development for problems related to semiconductor metrology and inspection.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and tool allocation for demonstrations.
- Coordinate technology demonstrations, ensuring all necessary resources and tools are available and effectively utilized.
- Manage external partners to support application development.
- Collaborate with the team to prepare detailed reports on project progress, outcomes, and customer feedback.
- Present project outcomes and reports to customers, ensuring clarity and satisfaction.
- Work closely with other project managers within the organization, including those in research and development.
About the company
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
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$67.7M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- First-half 2025/26 revenue reached €5.841 billion, with EBIT rising to €955 million.
- ZEISS CLINIC 360 won FDA 510(k) clearance on August 19, 2026.
- EURETINA 2026 launches expanded retina imaging, cataract systems, and DORC brand integration.
What critics are saying
- ZEISS Meditec plans up to 1,000 cuts by 2029, signaling margin pressure.
- Göttingen workers entered mediation in February 2026 after Zeiss targeted roughly 140 jobs.
- ASML scanner timing controls ZEISS SMT revenue; any slip delays optics demand immediately.
What makes Zeiss unique
- ZEISS supplies ASML's exclusive EUV optics, anchoring High-NA lithography through 2030.
- ZEISS Medical Technology bundles imaging, software, and surgery across one ophthalmic workflow stack.
- ZEISS CLINIC 360 and Collaborative Care tie devices, cloud analytics, and referrals together.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Performance Bonus