Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

Your Role

• You balance the technical and applicative difficulties of embedding a component or module into the overall system
• You are collaborating closely with a variety of stakeholders, experts, and external partners with a global and intercultural approach
• You oversee development projects for laser and illumination instruments (ensuring functional chain integration)
• You analyze different technologies and concepts to combine them to the best solution to meet customer needs
• You facilitate essential technical choices and assist in managing product risks
• You coordinate the integration, verification, and documentation processes for components
• Your emphasis will be on surgical applications that necessitate a deep understanding of (surgical) laser systems and or opto-electronics

Your Profile

• University-degree in technical or scientific subject, preferably related to opto-electronics
• Demonstrated professional experience in laser systems, preferably in the creation of medical devices related to ophthalmic surgery.
• Adequate understanding of the applicable standards and qualifications in a lab environment
• Familiarity with sterile disposable instruments / captives and understanding of the regulatory framework for medical devices
• Basic familiarity with overseeing and guiding technical (sub-) projects and relevant instruments
• Balancing diverse stakeholder needs to find the most sufficient solution from a technical and project’s point of view.
• Knowledge in harnessing Intellectual Property (IP) to bolster market position is a key benefit
• Skill in focusing on solutions while keeping the broader context in mind.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English along with a solid understanding of the German language

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