Jena: Internship Opportunity: Startup & AI Operating Model @ ZEISS (f/m/x)

Your role

We are looking for a curious, hands-on intern for 6 Months to support the development of a ZEISS startup initiative with a strong focus on AI — It’s not just about using a few AI tools, but designing ways of working where AI increasingly takes over parts of day to day execution.

• What you’ll work on:

• Supporting the setup and development of a ZEISS internal startup approach

• Contributing ideas on how to define guardrails for “Startup @ ZEISS”

• Supporting the design of an AI first Operating Model

• Bringing in fresh perspectives, challenging existing approaches, and actively shaping new structures

• What’s in it for you:

• Direct involvement in building something new at ZEISS

• High visibility and meaningful ownership from day one

• Collaboration with experienced stakeholders in an entrepreneurial setup

• A unique opportunity to help design how startups and AI can work at scale in a global company Interested? Let’s talk.

Your profile

• You are currently enrolled as a student (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

• Ideally, your studies include a focus/specialization in Entrepreneurship, AI, Innovation, Startups, Digital Transformation, Business/Tech, or a related field

• Strong interest in startups, innovation, and corporate entrepreneurship

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI and digital transformation

• A structured but creative mindset – you like to think big and make things concrete

• Proactive, hands on attitude and confidence in sharing ideas

• Very good 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:

Summary

• Location: Oberkochen; Jena
• Type: Full time