Lead System Engineer – AgTech Robotics (m/f/d)

Your Role

Are you passionate about driving labor automation in AgTech? We are in search of an experienced, motivated, inquisitive, and results-oriented individual to assume the pivotal position of Lead System Engineer in our newly formed AgTech department. ZEISS started a large strategic initiative to leverage our capabilities to bring labor automation solutions to high-end greenhouses, with an initial focus on robotics. Therefore, we established a dedicated team to drive this effort with a start-up like mindset within ZEISS. As the selected candidate, you will play a crucial role in defining the overall system, making key technology choices, supporting IP strategy, leading & building diverse R&D teams, and leveraging deep technology expertise to drive solution development. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential as well as maintaining proximity to the customers and R&D teams will ensure customer-oriented and agile product development. Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead system design and architecture for labor automation solutions in greenhouses and selection of required components

• Translation of customer needs into technical requirements

• Coordination of different engineering disciplines (software, mechanical, electrical, optical…)

• Support development and implementation of AI algorithm in the system

• Support integration of components and deployment of prototypes, products and updates

• Startup, testing and validation of prototypes and MVPs

• Performing system optimization and performance tuning

• Support overall R&D activities and discuss & challenge new ideas

• Project Management

Your profile

• A degree with excellent grades in natural science or engineering, PhD or MBA as a plus

• Proven extensive professional work experience as a (lead) system engineer for automation solutions with a focus on robotics and machine learning gained during the last 5 years

• Experience in designing systems that combine AI/ML and robotics; experience in designing optical systems a plus

• Application of state-of-the-art AI/ML models to automate tasks

• Creating specification catalog and system specification

• Deep knowledge in relevant areas such as robotics, AI, control systems, and software development · Systems thinking and understanding of interactions between different system components

• Project management in an agile environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to continuously learn

• Strong communication skills and empathy to manage different stakeholder needs (customer needs, R&D teams, business development…) and translate them into specifications and requirements

• Strong customer focus At ZEISS, we value innovation, collaboration, and a passion for driving change. If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the future of labor automation solutions in high-end greenhouses, we look forward to receiving your application.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Vanessa Reißle