Dual study programme – mechanical engineering (m/f/x), start autumn 2026

Trust something new, grow beyond itself and redefine the boundaries of the feasible. That is exactly what our employees can and should live daily. To make a sign with our innovations and to enable great. Because there are a lot of fascinating people behind every successful company.

In an open and modern environment with numerous development and further training opportunities, ZEISS employees work in a culture characterised by expert knowledge and team spirit. All this is supported by the special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl-Zeiss Foundation: to advance science and society together

Today dare. Inspire tomorrow.

Diversity is part of ZEISS. We look forward to your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

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... at ZEISS: Become part of dynamic teams and jointly drive the various projects at ZEISS

various fields of application such as development and construction, production and factory and production planning

Professional perspectives in constructive areas and experimental departments

Acquisition of versatile experiences and implementation of theoretically learned skills and competencies in global business areas parallel to study

... at the DHBW: broad basic engineering education

on the basis of classical physics to get to know the technical mechanics, thermodynamics and the material sciences and further aspects, such as construction, simulation and material modeling

Possibility of deepening in the field of construction and development

Abitur (general or subject-bound) or professional school

the ability to think in contexts

Fun to use different technical methods and materials

a high level of commitment and self-motivation

Team, communication and problem solving skills

Further information about your studies: Complete a dual study in conjunction with the Baden-Württemberg Dual University in Heidenheim

Training period: 3 years (divided into practical and theoretical semester) with start in September 2026

Acquisition of the conclusion “Bachelor of Engineering”

Training allowance according to the ERA tariff of the IG Metall Baden-Württemberg

Possibility of staying abroad

Apply now online with your complete application documents. These include a cover letter, a CV and current certificates.

You have questions? Then check our FAQ or contact us at any time by email at training@zeiss.com or by phone at 07364 202127.

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