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Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

Optical Metrology Development Working Student

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipOberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be currently studying Physics, Optical Engineering, or a comparable degree program.
  • The candidate must have a good technical understanding of the function and interaction of complex components in optics, mechatronics, and sensor technology.
  • The candidate must have very good knowledge of data analysis, image processing, and algorithms, ideally with programming experience in MATLAB.
  • The candidate must have a self-directed and structured working style with strong communication skills.
  • The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team, demonstrate initiative, and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment.
  • The candidate must have very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

  • Plan experiments for measurement-system analysis of ultraprecise optical measurement techniques together with subject-matter experts and conduct them independently.
  • Develop and implement software for controlling experiments and evaluating measurement data.
  • Interpret measurement results and present them to interdisciplinary expert teams.

About the Company

Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, serving medical professionals, industrial manufacturers, consumers, and the semiconductor industry. It designs and sells high-precision optical instruments, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vision care products such as corrective lenses and eye-health services. Its products rely on advanced optics and imaging technologies to deliver accurate inspection, diagnosis, and manufacturing outcomes across healthcare, industrial quality control, consumer optics, and chip fabrication. What sets ZEISS apart is its breadth and depth: a long-standing scale in multiple markets, integrated solutions across optics, imaging, metrology, and precision engineering, and a commitment to sustainability in electricity use and carbon emissions. The company’s goal is to advance optics and optoelectronics by providing reliable, high-quality tools and services worldwide while operating in a sustainable way.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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