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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePérigny, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An automation or general engineering background with in-depth technical knowledge of programmable controllers, robotics, special-machine development, automatic production-line architecture, and digitalization.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a demanding industrial environment such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aeronautics, or automotive.
  • Knowledge of production-flow management, lean manufacturing, ergonomics, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, industrial and IT networks, and basic project management including planning, coordinating stakeholders, transparent communication, decision-making, and proactivity.
  • Knowledge of medical-device regulations, including ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and NMPA.
  • English proficiency for daily technical exchanges with sister plants and the international IT department, and for written communication.

Responsibilities

  • Develop automation and digitalization solutions for new production lines in the context of a new factory launch.
  • Design automation concepts, including cobots, robots, and special-purpose equipment, while considering production flows and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct functional analyses and risk analyses related to automation.
  • Write functional specifications.
  • Support the Purchasing department in launching and evaluating requests for proposals.
  • Map production flows using value stream mapping (VSM).
  • Calculate the profitability of automation functions.
  • Integrate production lines into the new building, including machine installation and connection to utilities and IT networks.
  • Organize workshops with operators to prototype and simulate production solutions.
  • Deploy validated concepts in production, from design validation through equipment qualification.
  • Prepare production documentation and validation documentation for automation and digital systems, including computerized-system qualification.
  • Support production ramp-up, define key performance indicators, and train relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain installations in operational condition and identify and participate in continuous-improvement actions.
  • Assess feasibility and deploy concepts at other sites.
  • Serve as a technical expert to Research and Development and other departments, including production, quality, and manufacturing engineering.
  • Collaborate on automation projects with four other Meditec sites across three continents.

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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