Where is ZEISS located in Portugal?

ZEISS has offices in Lisbon, Setúbal and Porto. ZEISS has been present in Portugal since 2005 and employs more than 300 colleagues across these three locations. The sites include Lisbon, home to the Global HUB for ZEISS Vision Care, as well as Setúbal and Porto. Together, they contribute to innovation and quality in eyeglass lens manufacturing and global business operations.

What is the difference between the sites in Lisbon, Porto, and Setúbal?

The Setúbal site is an important manufacturing location for optical lenses. In Lisbon and Porto, ZEISS teams support commercial activities and business operations in Portugal. Lisbon is also home to the Global HUB for ZEISS Vision Care.

How can I apply for a job at ZEISS in Portugal?

Use the job search to find available roles. Apply filters such as location, job category, or employment type, to find a role that matches your profile. Then submit your application online.

What types of jobs does ZEISS offer in Portugal?

ZEISS Portugal offers a range of roles across areas such as Digital & IT, Research & Development, Production & Manufacturing, Project Management & Engineering, Sales, and Field Service. With more than 300 employees across several locations in Portugal, ZEISS offers different career options for people with technical, commercial and business-related expertise. Depending on the role and site, you may work on digital solutions, research and development, precision manufacturing, engineering projects, customer relationships or technical services in the field.

Does ZEISS Portugal offer options for career changers?

Yes, ZEISS Portugal welcomes professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to explore new fields.

What professional development options does ZEISS Portugal provide?

ZEISS Portugal supports continuous professional growth through technical and soft-skill training modules that are accessible to all employees. These learning options help employees develop their skills in a personalized and tailored way, depending on their role, goals and business area.

What is the team culture like at ZEISS Portugal?

ZEISS Portugal is part of #teamZEISS and fosters an innovative, diverse and collaborative culture. The teams value expertise, curiosity and team spirit, and encourage employees to share knowledge, develop their skills and contribute to solutions in optics and technology. Creativity, collaboration and well-being are important parts of the work environment. ZEISS Portugal also supports a healthy work-life balance, helping employees combine professional responsibilities with personal and family needs.

What benefits does ZEISS offer employees in Portugal?

ZEISS Portugal employees receive health insurance and life insurance coverage. Permanent employees also benefit from professional development programs, work-life balance initiatives, support through a family care program, discounts on ZEISS lenses and a flexible benefits program. Employees also have access to an employee assistance program with annual appointments for counseling and support. Depending on eligibility and local policy, selected benefits may also be available to eligible family members, including parenthood support, newborn health insurance, ZEISS lens discounts and social benefits tailored to personal and family needs.

Does ZEISS in Portugal support flexible or hybrid working models?

ZEISS Portugal offers remote work and flexible working arrangements where the role, business unit and operational requirements allow it. Details are agreed between employees and their managers in line with local policies and business needs.

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ZEISS in Portugal

ZEISS has had a presence in Portugal since 2005 and employs over 300 staff at the sites in Lisbon, Setúbal and Porto. Carl Zeiss Vision Portugal is committed to innovation and quality in eyeglass lens manufacturing. In addition to these sites, there is also the Global HUB in Lisbon, which acts as an extension to the global departments for the Vision Care business.
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As the pioneer of scientific optics, we continue to challenge the limits of human imagination. Are you ready to do your best to achieve your goals? Are you open to new things, to the latest trends and to transformation? Are you motivated to help a global technology leader with a long-standing history ensure an equally bright future? With your motivation and passion, you’ll fit right in at ZEISS!

Your benefits at ZEISS

At ZEISS, we know how important it is to invest in the future. Because our employees are the innovative power and drive behind our company. That's why you – and what drives you – are so important to us. Because as our company grows, we want you to grow with us. Professionally and personally.

_{*The individual benefits can vary depending on the location, the length of service or the type of contract.}

We employ people with exceptional technical knowledge and valuable expertise. We are committed to promoting a learning experience that allows continuous professional growth. All employees have access to training modules, including technical and soft skill trainings, allowing employees to develop in a personalised and tailored approach.
Balancing family matters and work is a key component of a happy life. As a company that promotes health, the mental and physical wellbeing of our employees takes centre stage.

At ZEISS, we prioritize your well-being by offering comprehensive health insurance benefits, ensuring that you and your loved ones are protected and cared for. We offer each of our employees a Health Insurance, in addition to life insurance.

Additionally, we believe that our employee’s health and happiness is essential to our success and we are committed to providing tools that help you thrive both personally and professionally. The Employee Assistance Program for the employee and respective family include annual appointments in each of the following areas:

Psychological/Personal
Legal
Finance/Tax
Social
Nutrition
Our Family Care Program offers unique benefits for our employees and their families, including parenthood support*, such as newborn health insurance*, professional counselling* and more.

*subject to eligibility.
All our employees are eligible to order ZEISS lenses for personal use. We also want to make sure that you and your direct family have the best quality lenses, which is why we offer the possibility to order up to two extra pairs of lenses annually with a discount for you and your loved ones.

As part of our ongoing commitment to improve your employee experience, ZEISS aims to continuously motivate and retain our talent by adopting a Flexible Benefits Program, offering access to a range of social benefits to better suit your personal and family needs.

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How does the application process work?

Once we receive your application, our recruiting team will review your documents. If your profile matches what we are looking for, we will invite you to an initial interview and explain the next steps.

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Application documents

Send your application which includes your application letter, your CV and your certifications.
Application screening

Application screening by our recruiting team – if we think you are the perfect match, we contact you for an interview.
Interview

Interviewing – we are going to discuss your CV, talk about your work experiences and get to know each other. Furthermore, you will get to know the hiring managers during another personal interview.
Offer letter

After passing all interviews successfully, we will send you an offer letter.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

ZEISS has offices in Lisbon, Setúbal and Porto.

ZEISS has been present in Portugal since 2005 and employs more than 300 colleagues across these three locations. The sites include Lisbon, home to the Global HUB for ZEISS Vision Care, as well as Setúbal and Porto. Together, they contribute to innovation and quality in eyeglass lens manufacturing and global business operations.
The Setúbal site is an important manufacturing location for optical lenses. In Lisbon and Porto, ZEISS teams support commercial activities and business operations in Portugal. Lisbon is also home to the Global HUB for ZEISS Vision Care.

Use the job search to find available roles. Apply filters such as location, job category, or employment type, to find a role that matches your profile. Then submit your application online.
ZEISS Portugal offers a range of roles across areas such as Digital & IT, Research & Development, Production & Manufacturing, Project Management & Engineering, Sales, and Field Service. With more than 300 employees across several locations in Portugal, ZEISS offers different career options for people with technical, commercial and business-related expertise. Depending on the role and site, you may work on digital solutions, research and development, precision manufacturing, engineering projects, customer relationships or technical services in the field.
Yes, ZEISS Portugal welcomes professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to explore new fields.

ZEISS Portugal supports continuous professional growth through technical and soft-skill training modules that are accessible to all employees. These learning options help employees develop their skills in a personalized and tailored way, depending on their role, goals and business area.

ZEISS Portugal is part of #teamZEISS and fosters an innovative, diverse and collaborative culture. The teams value expertise, curiosity and team spirit, and encourage employees to share knowledge, develop their skills and contribute to solutions in optics and technology.

Creativity, collaboration and well-being are important parts of the work environment. ZEISS Portugal also supports a healthy work-life balance, helping employees combine professional responsibilities with personal and family needs.
ZEISS Portugal employees receive health insurance and life insurance coverage. Permanent employees also benefit from professional development programs, work-life balance initiatives, support through a family care program, discounts on ZEISS lenses and a flexible benefits program.

Employees also have access to an employee assistance program with annual appointments for counseling and support. Depending on eligibility and local policy, selected benefits may also be available to eligible family members, including parenthood support, newborn health insurance, ZEISS lens discounts and social benefits tailored to personal and family needs.
ZEISS Portugal offers remote work and flexible working arrangements where the role, business unit and operational requirements allow it. Details are agreed between employees and their managers in line with local policies and business needs.