Dual study programme – Production 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 projects at ZEISS

in the fields of application such as manufacturing technologies (production methods and control, process development), work preparation and factory and production planning

gain valuable experience in a global company in project management already parallel to studies

... at the DHGE: Appropriate a comprehensive basic knowledge in machine engineering and deepening in production-oriented fields

in addition to the purely technical skills and knowledge, also in entrepreneurial thinking and acting, build knowledge and increase your creativity

learn the theoretical knowledge during the theoretical phases, deepen in the laboratories of the Dual University and use it efficiently in the practical phases during operation

familiarize yourself with the topics of digitalization during your studies

Abitur (general or subject-bound) or professional school

Ability to think in contexts

Fun in handling various technical processes and materials

a high level of commitment and self-motivation

Team, communication and problem solving skills

Further information: Complete a dual study in conjunction with the dual university in Gera-Eisenach

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

Acquisition of the conclusion “Bachelor of Engineering”

Training allowance according to the ERA tariff of the IG Metall Thüringen

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

You have questions? Then check our FAQs or contact us at any time by email at training-jena@zeiss.com or by phone at +49 3641 64 1661.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Fiona Franke, Henry Seyfferth, Karoline Neuber, Sara Ekinci JOBV1_EN