Lead Systems Engineer – X-Ray 3D Semiconductor Inspection & Metrology Tool (m/f/x) Your Role As part of the Systems Engineering Team in the Semiconductor Fab Solutions division of Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH, you will work in an interdisciplinary environment from systems engineering to product development. In this role, you will lead the Systems Engineering activities for the development of an X-ray-based 3D semiconductor inspection and metrology tool from system design to qualification.
Take technical ownership for the Systems Engineering of a novel X-ray-based 3D inspection and metrology system for semiconductor wafers
Lead system design, requirements definition, and architecture across mechanics, optics/X-ray, electronics, software, controls, sensors, and infrastructure
Define and maintain system requirements, interface descriptions, and the system-level test and validation strategy in close collaboration with product management and product architects
Closely collaborate with the Lead Software Architect to enable efficient hardware-software co-development, aligning system architecture, control concepts, and data flows across all layers
Coordinate interdisciplinary development across systems engineering, product development, project management, and key stakeholders
Translate system performance targets (resolution, throughput, stability, availability, reliability) into clear technical requirements and verify them through test concepts
Drive feasibility studies, concept evaluations, and trade-off analyses for critical subsystems and interfaces
Drive system development and qualification from demonstrator and prototype phases to a series product
Assess and mitigate technical risks, manage change requests, and ensure end-to-end traceability from customer use cases to implemented functions
Serve as the technical point of contact for the product within the project, representing System Engineering in reviews, design boards, and customer discussions
Promote technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the System Engineering community
Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, physics, or a related field, plus several years of relevant professional experience; PhD is a plus
Experience developing complex systems and machines in industrial metrology; ideally in the semiconductor environment
Strong expertise in system architecture and the development of modular solutions
Preferably expertise in Systems Engineering Methods
Analytical mindset, structured working style, and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary stakeholders
Programming and software development experience is a plus
Willingness to work in a highly dynamic work environment and to actively shape change
Very good English skills
Willingness to travel
