Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, May 2025 –ZEISS, a pioneer in optics and optoelectronics, today announced the launch of its “ZEISS Reignite” program. A dedicated initiative by ZEISS India aims at creating opportunities for women professionals seeking to restart their careers after a break. The effort underscores ZEISS India’s strong commitment to increase the parcipation of women at workforce and at the same time build an inclusive workplace for all. It will further support women with valuable skills and experience to restart or ‘reignite’ their careers.
The first leg of the pilot program is designed for a duration of 6 months. It will be based in Bengaluru, offering hybrid opportunities nationwide for experienced professionals with at least two years of prior experience and a career break of over six months. The hiring will commence across all divisions in the ZEISS India entity, covering all tech and non-tech verticals.
Santana Ramakrishnan, CHRO, ZEISS India, expresses, “At ZEISS, we believe that talent and potential are not defined by career breaks. We understand that many women step away from their careers for personal milestones like marriage or motherhood – but that should never mean an end to their professional aspirations. With this program, ZEISS is committed to supporting women in restarting their careers with the right opportunities, mentorship, and flexibility. We are hopeful that through ZEISS Reignite initiative, we will create meaningful pathways for women and ensure they return to work with confidence and purpose. By fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse life experiences, we are not just enabling careers – we are empowering women to thrive!”
Inclusion is deeply embedded in ZEISS India’s culture, as evidenced by the significant representation of women in our workforce. The ~55% women’s representation at our India Mass Manufacturing facility (INMA) exemplifies how this commitment enhances team productivity and fosters a positive work environment. The organization actively fosters this through diverse hiring, flexible work arrangements, robust POSH training, and various gender-inclusive programs. The senior leadership champions open feedback through dedicated forums and employee connections, reinforcing a sense of trust and empowering every employee, regardless of gender, to excel in their personal and professional journeys.
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 10.9 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets.
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world’s leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS’ technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
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With around 46,485 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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