Development Engineer / Project Manager Automation

Do you want to develop innovative solutions in mechatronics, automation and robotics and bring them into practice together with industrial partners? The Institut für Laborautomation und Mechatronik ILT at the OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule combines applied research, industrial development and practical teaching. For demanding research and development projects in industry and laboratory automation, we are looking for a committed individual who transforms technical ideas into viable concepts, realizes solutions and contributes their know-how to teaching. Further information about the ILT can be found at ILT OST ### Your tasks • Development of mechatronic, automation-based and robotic solutions for demanding applications in industry and laboratory automation • Participation in application-oriented research and development projects with industrial partners - from the idea through the concept to implementation • Management of project activities with internal and external development partners as well as contribution to goal-oriented implementation • Support in the acquisition of new projects through technical clarifications, concept development and creation of offers • Contribution of own know-how to teaching as well as supporting students during internships and project work • Participation in the operation and further development of the modern laboratory infrastructure Your qualification • Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mechatronics or a comparable field of study • Practical experience in mechatronics, automation, robotics or related technical areas • Knowledge in PLC and robot programming as well as experience in the areas of Life Sciences or HealthTech are an advantage • Enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation and the practical further development of technical solutions • Open, communicative and team-oriented personality with enjoyment of exchange and cooperation with different stakeholders • Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working Your benefits with us Questions about the application process Sandra Isenring HR Business Partnerin sandra.isenring@ost.ch About the OST The 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.