Engineering Intern

Ontario, CA · On-site$22 – $28

About this role

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:

Maria Khalil

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).

Company at a glance

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.

Learn more about ZEISS: www.zeiss.com/about

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Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMachinery Manufacturing
Location
Ontario, California, United States

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