Internship/Master Thesis in Smart Photonics Sensors

Your Role 

With us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your studies with practical experience while actively contributing to exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally.

​We are seeking passionate and talented students who want to achieve impact by shaping next-generation products at ZEISS. Integrated into a team of scientists and research engineers, you will work (for at least 6 months) on building a prototype for a novel sensor device that precisely controls a complex mechanical system through optical feedback. Your primary focus will be on the physical integration of advanced optical components into a dynamic mechanical assembly, ensuring alignment, stability, and performance. You will combine optical design, signal processing, and programming to create a tangible, high-performance system that leverages tomorrow's technologies. What We Offer 

• An opportunity to build the foundation for next-generation products 

• Mentorship by experienced PhD-level experts 

• Possibility for continued employment as a working student or potentially to write a master’s thesis 

• An opportunity to join a growing company with many career options

Your Profile

• You are enrolled in a master’s degree in physics, photonics, optical engineering, electrical engineering or a related field

• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++, with demonstrable hands-on project experience

• Practical experience with opto-mechanical assembly, alignment, and calibration

• A solid foundation in computer vision and physical optics

• Preferably Foundations in Mechanical Design (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, FreeCAD)

• Familiarity with electronics, wiring, and interfacing with sensors and actuators is a plus

• Excellent communication skills in English

Sounds exciting? Then become part of #teamZEISS and help us shape the future! Please provide your complete application documents (CV, transcript of records, etc.).

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Franziska Gansloser