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Internship Data Scientist in Zurich (f/m/x)

CompanyZEISS Group
LocationZurich
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will create ETL data pipelines for shop floor measurement steps and apply statistical methods to production and field data. They will also develop and maintain software for data processing, visualization, and analysis for stakeholders.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
25986
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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 Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: www.zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
About the Role

Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips 

  

Working for tomorrow today.  

Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.  

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. For our development department, we are looking for an Intern (f/m/x) in the field of data science to support our activities in data  management, software development and data analytics.

  • Creating data pipelines (ETL) for measurement steps happening downstairs on the shop floor

  • Applying analytical and statistical methods to data from our own production or field data at the customer and Presenting the outcome to stakeholders

  • Creating and maintaining software for measurement equipment, data processing, event processing, data visualization and data analysis

Your Profile

  • Currently enrolled in computer or data science, mechanical, mechatronics, robotics, aerospace engineering or a similar field of study

  • Initial experience in Python

  • Team Player, who readily shares their know-how

  • Curious, open and solution-oriented mindset, ready to learn from others

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with basic proficiency in German

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:

Verena Hald
Key Skills
PythonData PipelinesETLData AnalyticsStatistical MethodsSoftware DevelopmentData VisualizationEnglish CommunicationGerman Proficiency
Categories
Data & AnalyticsTechnologyEngineeringManufacturingScience & Research