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Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

Operational Excellence Intern - Lean & Digitalisierung

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipOberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently studying Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Informatics, or a comparable program.
  • Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement, Lean Management, and optimizing processes and workflows.
  • Work carefully, independently, and in a structured manner, with a high degree of initiative.
  • Good organizational and communication skills and willingness to work in a team.
  • Very good German and good English spoken and written.
  • Confident use of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Gain subject-matter knowledge in process optimization and practical experience in cross-manufacturing projects.
  • Actively support project leads in cross-functional optimization projects or the implementation of Lean methods.
  • Support the systematic preparation and follow-up of training sessions and serve as a co-trainer when needed.
  • Work closely with different departments within the matrix organization and learn about their responsibilities.
  • Support data analyses and research, including using AI-supported analysis methods.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting tools.

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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