Onsite Research Associate – Application of Industrial AI for Production Optimization

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About the role

  • Researcher applying industrial AI for production optimization at Fraunhofer Institute. Involves projects integrating AI into assistance systems and process optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Work on innovative research projects with a focus on integrating AI and connectivity technologies into digital assistance systems and solutions for process optimization
  • Execute industry projects: address industrial challenges within digitally integrated production by developing and implementing pilot projects and transformation strategies in close collaboration with industry partners
  • Identify industry needs: analyze industrial issues related to the introduction of AI systems in SMEs and large enterprises
  • Shape and demonstrate forward-looking technologies: further develop and test technologies for production optimization based on industry requirements and integrate research results into practical demonstrators
  • Project acquisition
  • Publish and present research results through papers and presentations at conferences and professional events

Requirements

  • Completed university degree in Information Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Technical Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering Sciences, or a related discipline
  • Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by structured time management, a high degree of independence and carefulness in task execution
  • Strong analytical skills, characterized by systematic problem solving and data- and fact-based decision making
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills in German (min. C1) and English, both written and spoken
  • Solid software development knowledge, in particular programming with Python and other advanced programming languages
  • Prior experience in AI, especially in multi-agent systems, generative AI or reinforcement learning, is desirable
  • Interest in academic research, digital solutions for production engineering and in solving customer-specific problems for SMEs and large enterprises

Benefits

  • Opportunity to pursue a doctorate
  • Insight into exciting research topics and industrial challenges
  • Varied tasks at a high scientific level with freedom to implement your own ideas
  • Work in a collegial team with the latest technologies
  • Personal development opportunities through a wide range of training measures
  • Support for work–life balance through flexible working hours, part-time models and the possibility of occasional mobile/remote work
  • Company pension plan
  • Fringe benefits in the form of discounts via Corporate Benefits and a job ticket
  • Equal opportunities and a balanced work–life culture

Job title

Research Associate – Application of Industrial AI for Production Optimization

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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