Internship for Innovative Concepts in Microscopy (f/m/x)
ZEISS GroupJena, Thuringia, Germany
Posted February 16, 2026
Internship
About the Company
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue around 11 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (30 September 2024). With over 46,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 35 production facilities worldwide (30 September 2024). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG. Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: http://zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and talented student who wants to make an impact by shaping next-generation products at ZEISS. You will assist in building a microscope, adjusting components, operating a scientific camera, and measuring samples systematically.
Requirements
- enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in physics, engineering or related fields
- experience in optics and a hands-on mentality
- good communication skills in English and/or German
Benefits
- possibility to learn and implement cutting edge technology
- interpersonal and interdisciplinary mentorship
- modern working environment enabling hybrid work
- opportunity to join a growing company with many career options