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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Smart Factory Manufacturing Automation / Image Processing Intern

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Internship · Fall 2026Oberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be enrolled in a degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Business Informatics, or a related field.
  • Have an interest in new technologies and prior programming experience, ideally in Python.
  • Be able to understand complex systems, solve problems, and jointly shape requirements in interdisciplinary expert teams.
  • Have enthusiasm for optimizing processes and workflows through automated image processing.
  • Work carefully, independently, and in a structured way with a high degree of initiative.
  • Have basic knowledge of project management and strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Have very strong German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
  • Provide complete application documents, including a curriculum vitae and transcript of records.

Responsibilities

  • Gain expertise in automating and optimizing processes, including automation through image processing, while contributing to cross-functional projects.
  • Support subject-matter experts in cross-functional projects and the economical deployment of image-processing automation.
  • Collaborate with various organizational interfaces and learn their roles within the company.
  • Perform tasks in data analysis, programming, research, and presentation preparation.
  • Work systematically, organize tasks, and complete work that directly benefits projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior programming experience, ideally in Python.

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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