Subproject Manager - Imaging EUV Metrology (m/f/x)

Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH

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Jena Oberkochen Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 11, 2026 Last posted May 11, 2026
Job description

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology​

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Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips​

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Working for tomorrow today. ​

Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Your role

As a Subproject Manager (Sub-Function Owner) you will:

  • gather, coordinate and manage requirements for the image acquisition system and its interfaces definition at multi-disciplinary level

  • provide project leadership to an agile development team and be responsible for their backlog for the design and development of image acquisition unit for a mask inspection machine in semiconductors industry

  • supported by functional architects and Scrum Masters, you will assume responsibility for your functional team and its deliverables

  • find and evaluate solutions and risks from both technical and economic perspectives

  • manage internal and external development partners agilely using clearly defined KPIs

  • be responsible for the execution of performance roadmap for the image acquisition modules to meet future product requirements

  • provide target group-oriented reporting on the project status of the functional and corresponding documentation of the development results

Your profile

  • a successfully completed degree in a natural science or engineering field with a focus on optics/mechatronics/systems engineering

  • proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects in the semiconductor domain with full proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and meeting deadlines, Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) preferred

  • ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and external vendors with strong interpersonal and communication skills to ensure alignment across stakeholders

  • capability to identify and resolve technical challenges efficiently as well as executing technology roadmap to improve system performance and reliability

  • team spirit and enjoyment of working in a globally operating team

  • proficiency in both German and English (excellent written and spoken)

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Janina Kalmbach
About this role

Summary

Manage cross-disciplinary projects for image acquisition systems in semiconductor equipment

Job title

Subproject Manager - Imaging EUV Metrology (m/f/x)

Experience level

professional with project management experience

Industry

semiconductor manufacturing

Location requirements

Jena or Oberkochen, Germany; remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementopticsmechatronicsrisk managementagile

Preferred skills

PMPAgile certificationleadershipcommunication

Specializations

opticsmechatronicssystems engineeringsemiconductors
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

07 Jena, Germany

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73447 Oberkochen, Germany

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Germany

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