Sustainability Specialist (f/m/x)

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Mid level
Industrial
The Role
Design and implement sustainability solutions in medical technology. Manage projects for waste recycling and regulatory compliance while improving product sustainability.
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Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery.

In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives.

In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide.

The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

Your role

Process design, lead and execution of specific lighthouses projects related to implementation of sustainability solutions for circularity and operations. In addition, design, lead and execution of projects related to sustainability regulatory compliance processes

  • Design, propose and implement downstream circularity techno-economical solutions related to the existing product portfolio and operations processes

  • Management of cooperation projects in the field of medical product waste recycling

  • Management of sustainability projects at the interface with customers

  • Identification of potentials for improvement of sustainability of products while keeping its functionality

  • Identification of environmental impact reduction potential at operations and lead of selected projects

  • Design and management of processes aiming at data collection and elaboration for sustainability regulatory compliance

Your profile

  • Master's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, etc.). Alternatively, bachelor’s degree in similar subjects with additional R&D working experience

  • Practical R&D experience related to medical technology products and services. First experience in product development for sustainability of advantage as well as minimum of 2 years’ experience including R&D project management responsibility role

  • Ability to interpret and analyze technical design information and technical parameters related to main polymers and alloys processing (e.g. injection molding, extrusion, compounding, thermoforming, addictive manufacturing, milling)

  • Analytical and communication skills with a high degree of responsibility, commitment, and attention to details 

  • Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build cross-functional relationships

  • Self-driven, motivated , organized and teamplayer as well as passionate and Enthusiasm for sustainability aspects

  • Business fluent command of spoken and written English and German with excellent communication skills as well as the willingness to travel

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Sabrina Rieker

Top Skills

Data Collection
Medical Technology
R&D
Sustainability
Technical Design Analysis
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The Company
HQ: Oberkochen
20,567 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2023).

With around 43,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in almost 50 countries with around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies and 27 research and development facilities (status: 30 September 2023). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

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