Research Associate AI and Digitalization in Production (50 %)

Would you like to participate at the interface of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and applied research? As part of two Innosuisse projects, we are developing an AI-based assistance system for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as well as a hardware system solution for end-to-end automated material flows in the Smart Factory. Further information about the IPEK can be found at: OST IPEK The Institute for Product Design, Development and Construction IPEK at OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule accompanies companies throughout the entire product lifecycle - from the initial idea through development and implementation to the after-sales sector. The institute unites experts from different disciplines around the product and, thanks to its interdisciplinary orientation, develops holistic solutions for complex issues. ### Your tasks • Operative coordination of the cooperation with industry and research partners as well as internal teams and specialist departments within the framework of the Innosuisse projects • Technical and methodical collaboration in defined work packages for the development of innovative solutions for industrial production systems with a focus on AI and digitalization and automation/embedded systems • Ensuring goal-oriented, structured, and timely project implementation • Close support of the project management in planning, implementation, and documentation of the projects • Support with institute activities in applied research and development as well as in teaching Your qualification • Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business informatics, electrical engineering, production technology, computer science, or a comparable field of study • Interest in digitalization, Industry 4.0, automation, embedded engineering, and modern production systems • Basic understanding of production processes as well as ideally initial points of contact with MES systems • Affinity for generative AI and its integration into existing IT and production environments • Knowledge of low-code/no-code approaches, data analysis, or programming as well as simple mechanical development and embedded engineering are an advantage • Structured, methodical, and reliable way of working • Confident appearance in the coordination and alignment with different stakeholders • Enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation between research, industry, and teaching • Strong communication, solution-oriented, and committed personality Your benefits with us Questions about the application process Sandra Isenring HR Business Partnerin sandra.isenring@ost.ch About the OST OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule is an intercantonal and interstate university of applied sciences with locations in Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona, and St.Gallen. With excellent Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as up-to-date continuing education, we train future-oriented specialists and managers. In the field of application-oriented research and development as well as services, we are among the leading institutions nationally.