Job Description

Product Applications Development Engineer Intern

The product applications development engineering intern will work alongside product managers and applications development engineers to bring innovative X-ray computed tomography technology to market. This highly technical position is situated in the product marketing group at ZEISS X-ray Microscopy based in Dublin, CA. You would be expected to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams and execute alpha tests on X-ray microscope hardware and software platforms. You will learn to operate and gain an in-depth understanding of the flagship X-ray microscope products designed and manufactured in our Dublin, CA facility. You will use this understanding to create technical training content in the form of curated videos and written material for the world-wide ZEISS X-ray microscope user base. Your inputs on product operation and user experience will be highly valued by our team, and you will gain an introductory understanding of the capital equipment product development process. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering, optics, microscopy, UX design, and/or physics. You are pursuing or recently graduated with a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree in a related field.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·        Performs X-ray microscope baselining, as well as tool matching and calibrations 

·        Execute alpha and beta tests for engineering projects and analysis offerings for XRM use cases 

·        Author technical training material for world-wide ZEISS X-ray microscope user community 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 

·        Technical or engineering degree preferred (e.g., B.S., MS) 

·        Demonstrated track record defining and leading technical investigations required 

·        Background in microscopy, X-ray, and/or computed tomography preferred 

·        Ability to propose, author, and publish highly technical white papers and applications notes 

·        Experience with 3D visualization and video editing software preferred.  

·        User experience design skills preferred  

·        A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills 

·        A natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills 

·        Implementation of MS Office, related software and strong presentation skills is required 

·        Positive “can do” attitude. Self motivated, ability to work independently and under minimal supervision is required. 

·        Full time hours during the summer, must work on site in Dublin 3 days a week.

·        Part time hours during the school year, preferred on site but can make exception for remote work if a strong candidate

Company Description

ZEISS is one of the world leading manufacturers of microscopes. In addition to excellent light and electron/ion microscopes, ZEISS also offers a broad range of optical sectioning systems as well as high-resolution X-ray microscopes. ZEISS Microscopy is a leading provider of microscope solutions in the life sciences, materials research, routine and industry markets.