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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Maintenance Technician - Electronics / Mechatronics

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWetzlar, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training as a mechatronics technician or electronics technician, or a comparable qualification.
  • Sound knowledge of fault diagnosis and repair of specialized and production equipment.
  • Experience in automation and programming with Siemens programmable logic controllers (SPS).
  • Strong technical understanding and knowledge of vacuum technology.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, on-call duty, and Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Help build and establish the new maintenance team at the Wetzlar Service site.
  • Maintain and continuously improve manufacturing and specialized equipment, especially coating, ion-beam, robotic, plasma, cleaning, and vacuum systems.
  • Implement and optimize preventive maintenance measures.
  • Fabricate spare parts, auxiliary equipment, and support devices from drawings or sketches.
  • Work with other departments to ensure smooth production operations.
  • Plan and implement continuous improvements and projects.
  • Take technical responsibility for maintenance at the Wetzlar and Dillfeld sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer and service orientation.
  • Teamwork and communication skills.
  • Initiative and a sense of responsibility.

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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