Senior Project Engineer - Research Development & Coordination (Team Lead track)

ph3Senior Project Engineer - Research Development Coordination (Team Lead track) /h3h380%-100%, Lugano, permanent /h3pinspire AG is Switzerland’s leading competence center for product innovation and advanced manufacturing. As a strategic partner of ETH Zurich, our mission is to transfer knowledge and technology from academic research into the Swiss mechanical, electrical, and metal industries. /ph3Project background /h3pOur research group focuses on the development of AI algorithms for industrial applications. /ppThe main scope of our activities is the optimization and automation of workflows and production systems. Within this field, we are continuously developing and adopting various algorithms for multiple applications such as automating quality control, detecting process deviations and finally predicting the resulting product quality of the production systems. /ppWe are working in a fast moving and dynamic environment, where we are looking for a solution oriented and highly motivated curious mind, who pairs technical depth with a can-do attitude to identify and resolve problems of real industrial relevance. /ppThis is a highly project-oriented position at the interface between applied research and industrial implementation. The role combines hands-on technical delivery with the gradual build-up of project acquisition and coordination. /ppYou will own initiatives end to end, from spotting an opportunity and shaping the consortium to winning the funding and delivering the technical work, within multi-year industrial and publicly funded programmes. /ph3Job description /h3ulliDeliver technical project work in AI, automation and predictive quality for industrial applications /liliCoordinate industry and grant projects, both technically and organizationally /liliAcquire new projects and develop the pipeline of project ideas from concept to launch /liliDesign, execute and coordinate pre-studies and feasibility work /liliPrepare industry offers and grant proposals (e.g. Innosuisse, Eurostars) /liliBuild collaboration opportunities with other research groups and partners /liliProvide organizational support to the group head /li /ulh3Profile /h3ulliA PhD in engineering with a focus on industrial applications /liliA proven track record in AI and strong proficiency in Python /liliAt least 3 years of experience in applied research or industrial RD /liliA proactive, self-driven working style with a strong sense of ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset(making things happen rather than waiting for direction) /liliStrong intrinsic motivation to continuously learn and develop new skills /liliA highly structured, well-organized, and solution-oriented approach /liliExcellent English, plus fluency in at least one of German, Italian or French; a further national language is an advantage /liliCH/EU/EFTA citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit /li /ulh3Workplace /h3h3We offer /h3ulliFull-time position at the forefront of AI for manufacturing with the prospect of a team leadership role /liliExciting topics and projects spanning academia and industry /liliA flexible working culture with a self-organized job execution /liliClose cooperation with our project partners and the chance to build your own network /liliParticipation in conferences, workshops, and exhibitions /liliGuidance and internal training from experienced professionals to support your growth /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr