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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Fine Optician for Polishing Processes

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWetzlar, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • You have completed vocational training as a fine optician.
  • You have substantial relevant practical experience processing and polishing high-precision optical components.
  • You are familiar with complex process chains in optics manufacturing and can reliably follow specified work and process descriptions.
  • You can use measuring and testing equipment precisely, document results carefully, and take appropriate action when deviations occur.
  • You work carefully and with quality awareness, and are willing to take responsibility in a technical environment.
  • You are fluent in spoken and written German and experienced with common software systems such as Excel and MES.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all work steps are carried out correctly and completely when processing high-precision optics, especially during polishing.
  • Continuously monitor the process, intervene when deviations occur, and actively suggest improvements.
  • Carefully document manufacturing defects, communicate them to the responsible parties, and contribute to appropriate corrective actions.
  • Prepare measuring equipment for inspecting finished lenses, perform measurements according to instructions, assess the results, and inform the responsible interfaces of deviations.
  • Carry out maintenance and cleaning of the machines according to instructions, analyze malfunctions, and help ensure the machines remain fit for use.
  • Work closely with relevant interfaces and coordinate as needed to achieve shared goals.

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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