ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

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

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.

We are seeking a dedicated, implementation‑focused Risk Manager who understands risk management not only as a theoretical framework but also as an active component of our daily business processes. In this role, you will sit at the interface between strategy and execution.

As a Risk Manager in the Operations function, you will play a key role in the interaction between production and the factory facility. You will proactively drive innovative solutions, design workflows and interfaces with all stakeholders. You will be part of a team of 16 colleagues. If you enjoy analyzing complex technical challenges, shaping precise processes, and running cross‑disciplinary services successfully, we look forward to meeting you.

Your Role

• Within SMT Operations, identify risks at the facility and equipment level and establish risk management related to fire protection advisory
• Actively support day‑to‑day operations, identify potential operational risks, and develop pragmatic solutions directly with the business units
• Lead cross‑functional strategic and operational projects, identify key machines and core processes in the production network, and classify them by criticality
• Serve as the central point of contact for the ZEISS Group Insurance unit, plan and moderate audits, and implement insurance recommendations for SMT GmbH
• Develop necessary safeguards in collaboration with Facility Management, Master Planning, Industrial Engineering, Fire Protection Officers, and external partners, and accompany their implementation through project management
• Prepare policy documents for machine asset protection and develop decision briefs for implementing possible courses of action
• Transfer new facilities into a legally compliant normal operation, perform risk assessments of production‑critical SMT plant components, and strengthen risk awareness (Risk Culture) in the company

Your Profile

• Successfully completed technical or business university studies, ideally with a focus on engineering, industrial engineering, or Risk Management at the diploma or master level
• Relevant experience in project management and in steering cross‑functional initiatives with many interfaces, ideally complemented by project management qualifications (comparable to a GPM certification, e.g., GPM Level B/C)
• Solid expertise in risk assessment and production processes and methods (e.g., value streams)
• In‑depth technical understanding of complex machinery and good knowledge of relevant legal requirements and regulations
• Strong communication, moderation, and organizational skills, as well as confident stakeholder management across functions and levels
• Structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented work style with high commitment, a strong sense of responsibility, perseverance, and entrepreneurial thinking

Our Added Value

We provide stability and security! The long-standing success, strong market position of ZEISS, and the continuously growing demand for IT components offer security for every ZEISS employee and a reliable long-term perspective you can count on.

Your work-life balance matters to us! Benefit from flexible working time models (including flexible shift systems), the option to work remotely, and a range of childcare support services.

Your skills are highly valued! At ZEISS, we offer a wide range of opportunities for professional development, including qualification programs, our internal online learning platform CurioZ, external training opportunities, and attractive career paths. With individually defined annual development goals, we support our employees in achieving their career ambitions.

Your work is valuable! As part of our team, you will benefit from a variety of attractive employee benefits, such as corporate benefits programs, subsidies for the Germany ticket and company bicycles, as well as an award-winning pension scheme. In addition, you will of course receive collectively agreed special payments, including holiday pay, Christmas bonuses, transformation payments, and additional collective bonuses (T-Zug), as well as an annual performance-based bonus tied to the fiscal year.

We invest in your health & well-being! Our health management program includes online fitness classes, webinars, partnerships with gyms, ZEISS sports groups and running clubs, occupational health physicians, and a unique health partnership with Barmer, offering health courses and a personal contact. In our company restaurants, you will enjoy healthy and diverse meals, including daily vegetarian and vegan options as well as regional organic products.

People are at the center of everything we do! ZEISS is a foundation-owned company. This is why we are deeply committed to values such as social responsibility, family-friendliness, and the social security of our employees. They are the driving force behind our innovation and the engine of our company—and they are our top priority. In addition, we offer flat hierarchies along with autonomy and responsibility.

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Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Marlies Weisser