About this role
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.
Perform optical simulations of devices for eye care using optical simulations in Ansys/Zemax (Optic Studio)
Interact with a modern (object oriented) python framework to automate simulations as well as investigations and visualizations
Analyze the influence of different optical settings on Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) tomogram images
Quantify medical image tomograms and relate their variation to influnce of diagnostic quantifications
Conduct data analysis and image reconstruction using Python
Prepare technical reports and presentations of simulation results
Collaborate with optical engineers and researchers on OCT-related projects
Assist the team with ad-hoc optical simulations and analyses
Your Profile
Currently studying Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Biomedical engineering, or a similar field
Strong knowledge of optics (beyond basics) including geometrical and physical optics
Experience with optical simulation software, particularly Ansys/Zemax (OpticStudio)
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and visualization
Independent, structured, detail-oriented, and analytical working style
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret optical simulation data
Team player with excellent communication skills
Very good English language skills (verbal and written); German is a plus
Willing to work on the topic for 6 months (being enrolled for that time is mandatory)
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About ZEISS Group
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 totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.
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What you'll do
- The intern will perform optical simulations for eye care devices and analyze the influence of optical settings on OCT tomogram images. They will also collaborate with engineers and researchers on related projects and assist with data analysis and image reconstruction.
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