Engineering Intern

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

The Engineering Intern will support engineering projects focused on process improvements, technical documentation, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience within a regulated medical technology manufacturing environment while allowing the intern to contribute to active business objectives and cross-functional projects.

The intern will work closely with engineering team members and functional stakeholders to develop technical skills, gain exposure to engineering processes, and support initiatives that improve operational efficiency, product quality, and compliance.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Support engineering projects and assigned workstreams.

• Assist with engineering documentation, change control activities, and record maintenance.

• Collect, organize, and analyze operational, manufacturing, and quality-related data.

• Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

• Assist in creating and updating work instructions, procedures, and training materials.

• Support testing, validation, verification, and qualification activities as assigned.

• Conduct technical research and benchmarking projects.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and project status updates for stakeholders.

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.

• Attend team meetings and contribute to project discussions.

Do you qualify?

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline.

• Strong mechanical background with “hands on” experience is a plus. Comfortable to work in a high volume with intense pace environment.

Internship – Schedule & Duration

• Program Duration: The assignment may continue for 3–6 months, based on business needs and performance.

• Weekly Hours: 15–25 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate the candidate’s class schedule.

• Location: Local candidates only will be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).