Engineering Intern

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 ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting-edge 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.

About 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Schedule

• 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.

Pay

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