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Internship – Innovation Management (f/m/x)

CompanyZEISS Group
LocationKarlsruhe
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will support the Innovation Management team by developing AI-driven workflows and prototypes using low-code tools. Additionally, you will conduct technology scouting and market analysis to identify new business opportunities and support interdisciplinary innovation projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
Not specified
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

Would you like to explore emerging technologies and new business opportunities while putting Generative AI into practice? Join the Innovation Management team in Corporate Research & Technology (CRT) at ZEISS. We identify future trends, assess their relevance and develop strategic visions for ZEISS by using innovation methods and processes. During your 4- to 6-month internship, you will combine or focus on one of these focus areas: GenAI & Automation, Innovation Studies, Innovation Methods & Processes.

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. Depending on your area of interest and skills, you can work on the following topics:


GenAI & Automation:

  • Help develop an agentic AI toolbox, agents and automated workflows using Copilot Studio, Power Platform and Power Automate
  • Build low-code solutions, skills and prototypes, and tackle small programming tasks with GitHub Copilot
  • Evaluate GenAI tools for innovation use cases and develop assessment methods and practical best practices

Innovation Studies, Methods & Processes:

  • Conduct or support an innovation study, analysing technologies, markets, start-ups and competitors to identify new business opportunities
  • Support technology scouting, foresighting and ongoing research within innovation projects together with interdisciplinary experts
  • Support to develop innovation methods, processes and templates, and help design and run workshops
  • Present findings and prepare decision-making materials; promote the team’s methods, tools and offerings across CRT and business units

Your Experience


  • Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme in Business, Innovation Management, Computer Science, Business Informatics, (AI) Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a comparable field
  • A strong interest in innovation management, technology scouting and future-oriented topics, combined with enthusiasm for GenAI and modern software tools
  • Initial experience with low-code solutions and/or AI-assisted programming, for example using Power Platform, Python, JavaScript or C#, is a plus
  • Interest in Microsoft Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, Power Automate or similar tools; practical experience is an advantage
  • Good proficiency in Microsoft Office application
  • Familiarity with innovation methods such as foresight or previous consultancy experience is a plus
  • A structured and analytical way of working, with a high level of proactivity and independence
  • Strong communication skills and enjoyment of working in agile, interdisciplinary teams
  • Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus

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
Key Skills
Innovation managementGenerative AIAutomationTechnology scoutingLow-code developmentPower PlatformPower AutomateGitHub CopilotPythonJavaScriptC#Agile methodologyData analysisProject managementCommunication skills
Categories
TechnologySoftwareScience & ResearchManagement & LeadershipConsulting