About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?  

The Staff Systems Engineer models, simulates, designs, tests, qualifies, troubleshoots and optimizes various subsystems of X-ray microscopes. Works with all other Engineering functions, Manufacturing and Marketing on the successful system integration and implementation. 

 

The Staff Systems Engineer will expedite the design, specification and validation of systems and subsystems; develop algorithms; create mathematical models, perform and analyze system simulations; contribute to overall system architecture/design. 

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (Responsibilities that are central to the job and MUST be performed either unaided, or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation) 

Provide direction and leadership in system architecture and design. 

Provide direction and leadership in the definition, implementation, verification and validation of algorithms. 

Work with Marketing and other Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineers to define, analyze, detail, and document specifications for tradeoffs, performance, features, controls, and operation of products into a form suitable for product implementation. 

Contribute to the subsystem designs as required. 

Lead system integration of the specialist areas of a product. 

Plan and conduct in-depth reviews, testing and verifications/validation of product features. 

Critically analyze and verify system performance through simulation, test, and measurements. 

Specify and develop improvements or enhancements to existing products and champion implementation if necessary. 

Document test plans and review mfg and technical support documentation for accuracy. 

Provide technical consultation for the rest of the organization, especially, manufacturing, technical support and field service as required. 

Manage medium size projects without supervision. 

Note: Essential functions may not be limited to the tasks and responsibilities listed within this section. Ordering of essential functions does not necessarily reflect importance of item. 

Do you qualify?

Experience and Education Requirements: 

Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Sciences, with 10 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 5 years of relevant experience. “Generalists” are preferred over “Specialists”. 

Knowledge of or prior work experience in one or more of the following subject areas would be helpful: electronic instruments, data acquisition and analysis, imaging or non-imaging optics, image processing, machine vision systems, modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Mathematica), embedded systems, computer languages (Python, C#, C/C++) 

Experience using or designing X-ray sources, Detectors, tomography systems preferred. 

Fluency in English is required, including technical terms. Ability to work with and understand the work product of team members from all R&D-related departments, as well as Manufacturing and Marketing. Exceptional communication skills to resolve technical challenges between mechanical, electrical and software engineering, advanced development, manufacturing and marketing. 

 

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, grasp tools or operate controls; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 60 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to the weather conditions prevalent at the time.  Also, the employee will be exposed to the conditions in the production area and test areas. The noise level in the work area is usually moderate to extreme. 

The annual pay range for this position is $161,000 – $201,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.  ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

MedicalVisionDental401k MatchingEmployee Assistance ProgramsVacation and sick pay The list goes on! 

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Clara Cresswell

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).