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Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

Optics/Electronics Intern

Hardware EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Fall 2026Oberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successful academic track record with very good grades in engineering physics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable technical field.
  • Very good knowledge in one or more of the specified focus areas.
  • An analytical, creative, independent, and structured working style.
  • Interest in working as part of a team and developing innovative solutions.
  • Good language skills in German and English.
  • Complete application documents, including a curriculum vitae and transcript of records.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and verification of the optical beam path and the placement of optical components.
  • Perform alignment procedures using optical measurement and testing equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize electrical connections related to the optical system.
  • Document workflows, test setups, and results to support continuous improvement.

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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