Z

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Control Systems Programming Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOberkochen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field; training as an electronics technician for automation technology is an advantage.
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in automation technology, PLC machine programming, and commissioning production equipment.
  • Confident use of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, with experience in bus systems and visualization systems (HMI); CAE/EPLAN experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of automated machinery, drive technology, robotics, and associated safety technology.
  • Very good German and English skills, willingness to travel internationally, and an independent, solution-oriented, and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, further develop, and optimize PLC controls for automated and semi-automated machines with industrial X-ray CT systems, including HMI and bus systems.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot technical documentation, and contribute to safety assessments (such as SISTEMA, MVO, and CRA) and compliance with relevant standards (such as CE and UL/CSA).
  • Support the creation of electrical and circuit diagrams, ideally using CAE systems such as EPLAN.
  • Commission prototype systems at company facilities and at international customer sites.
  • Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders as part of a global research and development team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Training as an electronics technician for automation technology.
  • Experience with CAE/EPLAN.

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

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Zeiss

See more jobs