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# Lead Technology Architect - Optical Interconnects & Photonics Manufacturing

- **Company:** ZEISS Group
- **Location:** Oberkochen, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, AI Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://zeissgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Oberkochen/Lead-Technology-Architect---Optical-Interconnects---Photonics-Manufacturing--f-m-x-_JR_1051488

## About the Role

* Graduate degree in electrical engineering, semiconductor technology, photonics, physics or a closely related field.
 * At least 3-5 years of relevant industry experience with direct exposure to photonics manufacturing, process integration, packaging and assembly, yield engineering and ramp-to-volume challenges.
 * Deep technical understanding of photonic technologies for semiconductor applications.
 * Knowledge of how photonics designs are made manufacturable, including PDK/design-rule constraints, test structures, wafer-level test, known-good-die strategies, process-control requirements and yield-learning loops.
 * Professional network in the photonics and semiconductor ecosystem, preferably spanning chip manufacturers, foundries, OSATs, photonics packaging fabs, equipment suppliers, R&D institutes and/or AI infrastructure players.
 * Strong analytical skills and the ability to convert application insight and cutting-edge technology trends into practical, differentiated equipment solutions.
 * Ability to lead interdisciplinary technical work from concept to prototype, communicate with senior stakeholders and create clarity in an emerging technology field.
 * Passion for shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing by enabling integrated photonics for AI data-centers and high-performance computing applications.

## Description

* Transform deep industry expertise in photonics manufacturing into next-generation equipment concepts for ZEISS.
 * Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and unmet equipment needs in photonics ramp-up and scaling.
 * Initiate development of breakthrough concepts and architectures for ZEISS equipment solutions that enable photonic integration in semiconductor manufacturing.
 * Own pre-development initiatives.
 * Work closely with customers, foundries, OSATs, photonics packaging fabs, R&D institutes and internal ZEISS R&D teams to align technology roadmaps with real industrial manufacturing needs.
 * Provide technical leadership to a growing interdisciplinary team, helping convert market and application insight into tangible tool requirements, architectures and demonstrators.
 * Contribute to the long-term ZEISS SMT technology strategy by shaping high-impact opportunities at the intersection of semiconductor manufacturing, integrated photonics and AI data-center.

## About ZEISS Group

ZEISS is technology, optics and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields. As one of the world’s top technology companies with a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production, 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 ...
**Tech Stack:** Java, .NET, Node.js, C#, Angular, React, Kubernetes, Software Architecture, C++, Python
**Industries:** Electronics, Information Tech, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Computer Software, Industrial Automation, R&D

- **Size:** 5,001+ employees
- **Hiring in:** Oberkochen, Ulm, Dresden +6 more


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