#TRANSFORMINGTOMORROW: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US.
IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.
Join us as an Industrial Expert (f/m/d) *
As Industrial Expert you understand the needs of our industrial partners at a technological level and translate them into actionable items at IT:U. The role bridges outreach, research, and learning and is central to achieve IT:U’s mission to drive digital transformation in industry and beyond.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
Engage with industrial partners in a dialogue to assess needs at the technological level
Connect companies’ needs to the IT:U action portfolio including learning projects, theses, research projects, or consulting projects
Assess the resources necessary to fill the companies’ needs in terms of time, human capital, know-how, and technology
Assist in identifying potential industrial collaboration partners based on researchers’ needs or funding scheme requirements
Organise and conduct company visits with a focus on production/manufacturing facilities and accompany IT:U staff and students in their interactions with industrial partners
Collaborate with the learning department to translate companies’ needs into challenges for project-based learning
Represent IT:U at external events with a focus on industrial outreach
Build relationships with company representatives at the technical level to manage follow-up projects
Build, document, and improve internal processes related to the role
Provide substantial input for publications based on industrial collaborations or insights
Your strengths and skills:
Academic degree or equivalent in engineering, natural science, computer science or related fields
3+ years experience in production engineering or technological consulting
Strong AI affinity and experience with AI tools
Industrial knowledge at a production level (familiarity with production processes, automation, robotics)
Strong ability to break down complex technical systems into core structures and processes
Solid project management, organizational skills and effective cross-team collaboration
Prior involvement in Upper Austrian manufacturing industry and (entrepreneurial) experience ideally in tech-related fields are an asset
Curious, creative tech enthusiast (in particular production), empathetic and collaborative communicator, proactive and resilient mindset
English and German skills on a minimum level C1 and excellent communication skills are required
What you can expect:
Meaningful tasks in an innovative educational and research institution with an international focus
A culture that values creativity, curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning
Unique opportunity to help build a new university
Social activities that foster a collaborative work environment
Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 38,5 hours
Place of work
- Linz
Must-have skills
- AI tools
- Production Engineering
Required languages
- English C1
- German C1
Must-have education
- Academic degree or equivalent in engineering, natural science, computer science or related fields
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 38,5 hours
Place of work
- Linz
Must-have skills
- AI tools
- Production Engineering
Required languages
- English C1
- German C1
Must-have education
- Academic degree or equivalent in engineering, natural science, computer science or related fields
Salary
Competitive compensation starting from € 70.000 yearly gross salary.
Benefits
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Parking space
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Transportation allowance
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Climate Ticket Upper Austria
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Flexible working hours
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Home office
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Parking space
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Transportation allowance
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Climate Ticket Upper Austria
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Flexible working hours
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Home office
All infos regarding your application
Required application documents:
- Résumé
Contact person
Sonja Pfaffeneder
HR Generalistin
We look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV and cover letter.
*come as you are – we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to realize their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.
