Bonding Engineer (f/m/x) @ Carl ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX)

At ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX), a newly established global Strategic Business Unit in the scale‑up phase, we are dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our goal is to deliver cutting‑edge XR vision correction and optical systems to consumers around the world, ensuring we are the preferred partner in the XR market. We empower our customers and individuals with solutions that enhance productivity and change the way we work and live.

In the role of a Bonding Engineer you’ll focus on the development, optimisation and industrialisation of bonding and lamination processes for optical components and prescription lenses, including driving the automation of these processes for robust high‑yield production.

Your role

• Develop bonding, lamination and adhesive processes for prescription lenses and optical assemblies
• Define and optimise the materials, process parameters, surface treatments and cleaning steps to achieve the required optical and mechanical performance
• Evaluate and qualify adhesives, tapes and interlayers for optical applications and work closely with suppliers on material specifications
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers on process capability, hard‑ and software upgrades and acceptance tests
• Establish robust process windows and standard operating procedures to ensure quality, repeatability, yield and a smooth transfer from lab/prototype stage into stable series production
• Specify and support implementation of semi‑automatic and fully automatic bonding equipment into production
• Analyse product and process performance, implement continuous improvements and support on expert level troubleshooting of production issues
• Take care of preventive maintenance of the equipment

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in material science, chemical engineering, production engineering, process engineering, or related field
• Experience in process development of bonding, lamination, adhesive or encapsulation processes for optical, electronic or medical devices
• Strong knowledge of adhesive chemistry and surface science related to plastics and glass bonding
• Hands‑on, solution‑oriented and pragmatic work style with high attention to detail and quality
• Ownership mindset and willingness to drive topics from concept to stable series processes
• Structured and systematic approach to documentation and validation

Rooted in the ZEISS culture, we prioritize collaboration, integrity, ambition, and an entrepreneurial growth mindset, all supported by a commitment to continuous learning. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and performance are valued and important to our success. At XRX, we offer competitive compensation packages and benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development.