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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Technician / NC Milling Programmer

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeOberkochen, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed vocational qualification as a machining mechanic, plus further qualification as a state-certified technician, industrial master, or engineering-related university studies in mechanical engineering, production engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Relevant professional experience with CNC milling and mill-turn centers; experience with a CAD design program such as Creo is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of modern manufacturing processes, especially metalworking, and very good knowledge of machine controls, milling machines, and tools.
  • Technical understanding and the ability to communicate effectively and work in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work independently and in a goal-oriented manner.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is advantageous.
  • Good written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Create and optimize CNC programs for mechanical components using a CAM system, and prepare related work documents such as setup data sheets and tool lists.
  • Design required manufacturing aids, including tools, fixtures, clamping equipment, and inspection and measuring equipment, and contribute to quotation costing.
  • Contribute to defining cost-effective manufacturing strategies and determine and establish standard times.
  • Provide operational support when transferring NC programs into series production.
  • Work closely with production planning and metrology.
  • Support and assist with initial production runs, and contribute to optimizing and further developing manufacturing processes.
  • Advise on design feasibility from a manufacturing perspective.
  • Act as the technical contact for series production support and contribute to implementing changes to series products.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with a CAD design program such as Creo.
  • SAP knowledge.

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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