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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Precision Optician Apprentice

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipJena, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A very good Hauptschule, Realschule, or higher school-leaving qualification is required.
  • Interest in mathematics, physics, and modern technologies is required.
  • Interest in digital processes and strong manual dexterity are required.
  • Spatial and analytical thinking and enjoyment of precise work are required.
  • A high degree of commitment and self-motivation is required.
  • Good teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacture lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other precision-optical assemblies for optical and optoelectronic high-performance systems.
  • Process components for binoculars, microscopes, and medical devices using manual dexterity.
  • Measure, inspect, and manually and mechanically manufacture optical parts and components.
  • Assemble and adjust high-quality optical instruments consisting of mechanical, mechatronic, and optical components.
  • Program, control, and monitor CNC-controlled manufacturing equipment and robots.
  • Set up, program, and operate digital and conventional measuring equipment for processing optical components.
  • Acquire extensive knowledge of the latest technologies.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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