Especialista de Aplicações – Microscopia
About the job
- A higher-education degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related area.
- Practical experience in a laboratory, research, development, or microscopy technology applications.
- Knowledge and experience in at least one of electron microscopy/SEM, optical microscopy, or XRM/MicroCT.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting images and/or characterizing materials, rocks, or geological samples.
- Ability to troubleshoot, investigate technical problems, and independently develop solutions.
- English proficiency to read and interpret technical documentation and communicate in a professional context.
- Availability for frequent travel.
- Support customers and strategic projects in applying microscopy technologies by understanding their needs and proposing suitable technical solutions.
- Develop, implement, and optimize application workflows involving techniques such as optical microscopy, electron microscopy, and XRM.
- Conduct technical training and support users in operating ZEISS equipment and technologies.
- Investigate and resolve application, methodology, sample preparation, and data acquisition problems.
- Work with Sales, Service, and other internal teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs.
- Serve as the technical reference on projects, track user progress, and ensure technologies are applied appropriately.
- Identify new application possibilities and business opportunities based on customer needs and direct them to the commercial team.
- Experience with image analysis, data processing, or Digital Rock.
- Experience in applied research or projects developed in partnership with industry.
- Experience training users, supporting customers, or developing applications.
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