Internship – Photonic Integrated Modulators (f/m/x)

zeissgroup· Carl Zeiss AG
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📍 KarlsruheFull time

About this role

Motivation for the Work

Turning today’s research into tomorrow’s applications – together. At ZEISS, we focus on user-centric innovation to transform ideas into cutting-edge solutions. The ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT fosters collaboration between students, researchers, and industry professionals to drive technological advancements. For our team of researchers and engineers, we seek a student (f/m/x) to enhance the understanding of current trends in integrated photonic.


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.

  • Conducting, evaluating, and presenting experiments related to photonic integrated circuits

  • Evaluating achievable specifications using analytical methods

  • Deriving critical system parameters based on an understanding of the system and the results

  • Researching and evaluating relevant literature and commercially available solutions

Your Profile

  • Enrolled in a Master’s program in Physics, Photonics, Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or comparable and achieving outstanding academic results

  • Experience in a photonics laboratory

  • Knowledge in the field of integrated photonics or electro-optic modulators is a plus

  • Excellent skills in organization, problem-solving, communication (English and/or German), and innovation

  • A passion for innovation and enthusiasm for new technologies, as well as the motivation to work in agile, interdisciplinary teams

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:

Selina Safradin

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When was the Internship – Photonic Integrated Modulators (f/m/x) job at zeissgroup posted?
This Internship – Photonic Integrated Modulators (f/m/x) position at zeissgroup was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Internship – Photonic Integrated Modulators (f/m/x)
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