Jeff stands in a modern stairwell. His hands are in his pockets and he smiles at the camera.

ZEISS Stories | Jeff

Finding passion with new challenges every day

Project Management and Engineering

Imagine you had an item that was as thin as a piece of paper. Now imagine you wanted to slice that item into 1,000 equally sized pieces. Jeff and his teammates program robots so precisely that they could measure whether your item was sliced 999 times instead of 1,000.

Working as an Application Engineer at ZEISS Research Quality Solutions, Jeff found a position that offered him new challenges every day. His team solved problems that customers couldn't solve on their own. It was a dynamic environment in which Jeff thrived. However, it's now time for a new challenge.

Jeff is wearing a gray shirt in a laboratory and working with the ZEISS VAST XXT tactile scanning sensor.

New role and responsibilities

Recently, Jeff took on responsibility for one of the largest sales departments at ZEISS Research Quality Solutions in North America. In this strategic role, he is helping to shape the overall sales process while combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of customer needs. His unique perspective allows him to strengthen collaboration with customers while also making better use of internal synergies across teams within the sales organization.

Jeff monitors the ZEISS VAST scanning sensor while also controlling a coordinate measuring machine

Acting proactively instead of reactively

Jeff works with an experienced team. His focus is on building an active culture of collaboration and networking while breaking down silos that have developed over time. “By improving collaboration between teams, we can better meet the needs of our customers,” explains Jeff. While his previous role was more reactive, he can now take a proactive and strategic approach, focusing on broader processes and long-term impact.

People collaborate here in a way that I've seen with very few places or companies. If you don't know how to do something, someone in the group has probably done it.

Jeff National Aftermarket Sales Manager

Jeff looks at the computer screen while standing next to the highly precise ZEISS PRISMO fortis coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

Motivated by people

“I love being challenged by something new and growing from it,” Jeff says. His development at ZEISS and his transition into a leadership role have shown him how important it is to continue evolving and exploring new paths to achieve both personal and professional goals.

Today, he strives to have a positive influence on those around him and enjoys seeing the impact of his work.

“The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that the work I do helps improve my colleague's daily routine and experience!”

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