Mastering Technology. Identifying Connections. Delivering Solutions.
ZEISS is technology. ZEISS is optics and innovation. With our passion for excellence, we develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields – always testing the limits of what is feasible.
As one of the world’s top technology companies with a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, medical technology, and a strong brand to boot, ZEISS is shaping the future far beyond the optics and optoelectronics industries. The company‘s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS‘ technology and market leadership. Founded in 1846 in Jena/Germany, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the pro- motion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.
Since
100 years
ZEISS has a strong presence in North America since 1925, with around 4,000 employees at 20 locations.
About
80%
of microchips worldwide made on ASML lithography systems with ZEISS optics.
More than
10 million
eyes treated with ZEISS SMILE®. During an operation with SMILE®, refractive errors of people who are short sighted are corrected with the ZEISS VISUMAX 800.
More than
30
Nobel prizes used ZEISS systems to advance scientific progress.
More than
50
camera lenses were sent to space during the NASA space missions in the 1960s and 1970s.
3
technical Oscars were conferred on ZEISS lenses and movies filmed using ZEISS lenses have received numerous Oscar nominations.
What sets ZEISS apart?
We push the limits of what‘s technologically possible with our innovative solutions.
Industrial quality & research, medical clinics and ophthalmologists, semiconductor industry, e-mobility providers, Nobel Prize winners, film makers and eye care practitioners – to name but a few – rely on ZEISS. Its optics are needed to manufacture microchips, research infectious diseases, manage the quality of electric cars and windmills, provide the best possible treatment for brain and eye surgery or create award-winning films.
Veterans at ZEISS: Service Technicians Who Make a Difference
At ZEISS, we deeply value the loyalty, integrity, and problem-solving mindset that veterans bring to our teams. As a Service Technician and Engineer, these qualities align seamlessly with the precision, responsibility, and service excellence our customers expect. Your military experience, marked by selfless service, hands-on expertise, and a strong work ethic is a perfect fit for our culture of innovation and excellence.
Veterans at ZEISS play an essential role in keeping our customers’ equipment running at peak performance, ensuring reliability and precision in every task, while driving innovation in an industry shaping the future. We’re proud to offer an environment that honors your leadership, respects your contributions, and supports your professional and personal growth. At ZEISS, you’ll find the tools, training, and opportunities to succeed in this next chapter of your career.
Leave your mark, unleash your potential, and make a real impact. Be true to yourself, demonstrate excellence, and embrace responsibility. Together, we’ll push boundaries, foster innovation, and help society move forward. Your unique skills and experiences enhance our team, allowing both you and ZEISS to grow. We’re excited to grow with you, professionally and personally.
Working as a Field Service Technican at ZEISS
From diagnosing simple issues over the phone yesterday, to managing scheduled installations today, then tackling complex repairs on-site tomorrow, field service technicians face different challenges every day. They heroically provide essential support to ZEISS product users while safeguarding seamless operations while offering training and advice. there are various business areas to explore throughout your journey of becoming a service technician and they all have something in common: an understanding of technology, an ability to recognize connections, a passion for hands-on problem-solving and, at the same time, are attentive to their own customers‘ needs.
A Day in the Life of a Field Service Technician at ZEISS
When Christoph drives home after a successful repair, he feels as if he has won a world championship. In the video, the service technician provides insights into his work in the field at ZEISS. He manages the high-precision measuring device ZEISS ACCURA II for his own customer base. Whether it‘s error analysis in the home office, planned new installations, or complex repairs in the field: he never gets bored. The ZEISS high-end products guarantee variety. "Our devices are so diverse and complex. I learn something new almost every day,“ says Christoph. He experiences the freedoms of a freelancer while the team in the background supports him. He is sure: this job is a perfect fit for him. Watch the video and find out more about Christoph's day as a ZEISS Field Service Technican.
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