Mechanical Engineer- NLX

About Us:

How many companies can say they have been in business for over 178 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

The Mechanical Engineer – X-ray Source Development leads research, design, prototyping, and quantitative characterization of next-generation X-ray source hardware with a specialized focus on mechanical architecture, thermal management, structural integrity, and precision integration of high-voltage subsystems.

This role emphasizes robust, manufacturable mechanical designs for vacuum and high-voltage environments, including component layout, stress and thermal analysis, and hands-on prototyping and testing.

You will define the mechanical architecture for advanced X-ray sources—covering enclosures, vacuum and cooling subsystems, high-voltage mechanics, precision mounts and interfaces, and serviceable assemblies.

Your contributions will directly advance source reliability, stability, lifetime, manufacturability, and seamless integration into next-generation X-ray microscopy platforms.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Mechanical Architecture & Structural Design


* Lead the design of mechanical assemblies for X-ray sources, including vacuum housings, support structures, precision mounts, and protective enclosures for high-voltage and ultra-high vacuum components.


* Perform detailed structural and modal analyses (e.g., stress, deformation, vibration) using SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent tools to ensure stability, robustness, and long-term reliability.


* Define material selections and design features that support high-voltage isolation, thermal performance, vacuum compatibility, and radiation environment constraints.


* Own the 3D CAD master model and associated 2D drawings, ensuring configuration control and cross-functional alignment.

Thermal Management & Environmental Control


* Model and optimize thermal performance of source assemblies, including conduction, convection, and radiation paths, to maintain component temperatures within specified limits.


* Design and validate active and passive thermal management solutions (e.g., heat sinks, cooling channels, fans, liquid loops, insulation, thermal interfaces).


* Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to co-design thermally robust layouts for power electronics, targets, detectors, and other ...