Innovation Engineer | 80 - 100%

GI Services is already largely operationally utilized due to the existing project portfolio. At the same time, the development of future Manufacturing Technologies, manufacturing processes, and production methods should be driven forward significantly more systematically. With the defined subject areas and their ownership, the technical foundation has been created, but the necessary capacity is lacking for Technology Scouting, Technology Roadmaps, the establishment of a structured innovation pipeline, as well as the development of opportunities up to PoP/PoC. The additional role creates this focus without introducing another hierarchical level, thereby supporting the long-term further development and scaling of GI Services.

Innovation Engineer | 80 - 100% #

Ref-Nr. 8145

Work location:

Solothurn

| Hybrid

Your main tasks ###

• Identification and evaluation of relevant manufacturing technologies, trends, and future production requirements, as well as active participation in shaping the manufacturing strategy and technology roadmaps
• Establishment and control of a structured innovation pipeline from the opportunity through evaluation and prioritization to PoP, PoC, and transfer
• Development and evaluation of innovative production concepts, manufacturing processes, and production methods with regard to feasibility, scalability, economic efficiency, and industrializability
• Planning, initiation, and partial independent execution of Technology Investigations, Proof of Principle, and Proof of Concept
• Identification and development of suitable technology, research, and engineering partners, as well as the establishment of a relevant external innovation network
• Preparation of sound decision-making bases for technology, partner, and make-or-buy decisions
• Close cooperation with the subject area owners and relevant specialist departments, as well as transparent communication of the innovation portfolio and the resulting recommendations for action

Your profile ###

• Technical or technical-business studies FH/ETH/TU, for example, mechanical engineering, automation, microtechnology, electrical engineering, production technology, or industrial engineering
• Several years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialisation, Technology Development, or Advanced Manufacturing, ideally in a regulated or technologically demanding environment
• Strong technical understanding and experience in the evaluation and development of new manufacturing technologies from early exploration to PoP/PoC
• Entrepreneurial, analytical, and solution-oriented personality with strong stakeholder management and the ability to lead cross-functionally without formal authority
• Very good German and English skills (C1) as well as willingness for international cooperation and travel