AI & Automation Expert (f/m/d)

Heitkamp & Thumann Group; Düsseldorf; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Heitkamp & Thumann Group in Düsseldorf seeks a senior specialist to drive AI and automation across our global operations. You will combine hands-on platform expertise with internal consulting to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

This full-time, hybrid role defines governance, security and CI/CD practices for AI-driven automation, partners with colleagues across the group to identify and implement use cases, and supports scalable deployment with 20–30% travel to

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, industrial engineering or a comparable field.
• Professional experience in automation or AI projects, with hands-on Power Platform knowledge.
• Solid understanding of generative AI, ML and digital process automation.
• Experience with platform operations, governance, IT security and CI/CD.
• Ability to translate business needs into workable solutions and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Operate and develop our automation and pro-code platforms, including monitoring, incident resolution and continuous improvement.
• Define practical governance, security and quality standards for AI-supported automation and software development.
• Partner with colleagues across the H&T Group to identify, evaluate and deliver AI and automation use cases from idea to ongoing operation.
• Support secure development and deployment practices, including CI/CD processes and pilot projects.
• Design training and community formats that help colleagues build and use solutions responsibly.
• Work with local application experts and external partners to scale effective solutions across locations.

Connaissances

Automation experience

Power Platform

Generative AI

Machine learning

Digital process automation

Platform operations

Governance

IT security

CI/CD

Stakeholder communication

German

English

Industry experience

Service-oriented

Formation

Degree in computer science / software engineering / information systems / industrial engineering or equivalent

Description du poste

Ready to drive digital innovation in precision manufacturing?

Join our family-owned manufacturing leader as we integrate AI and digital technologies across our global operations. We're transforming how we approach drug delivery systems, primary packaging, battery technology, and industrial components through smart automation and data-driven solutions.

Help shape how AI and automation are developed, governed and used across the Heitkamp & Thumann Group. In this group-level role, you will combine hands-on platform expertise with internal consulting: connecting business needs with practical technical solutions, enabling colleagues at different locations and helping build a secure, scalable approach to automation.

Your impact:

• Operate and develop our automation and pro-code platforms, including monitoring, incident resolution and continuous improvement.
• Define practical governance, security and quality standards for AI-supported automation and software development.
• Partner with colleagues across the H&T Group to identify, evaluate and deliver AI and automation use cases from idea to ongoing operation.
• Support secure development and deployment practices, including CI/CD processes and pilot projects.
• Design training and community formats that help colleagues build and use solutions responsibly.
• Work with local application experts and external partners to scale effective solutions across locations.

What you bring:

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, industrial engineering or a comparable field.
• Professional experience in automation or AI projects, with strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform across automation, apps and BI. Experience in Software development is a plus.
• A sound technical understanding of generative AI, machine learning and digital process automation.
• Experience with platform operations, governance, IT security and CI/CD practices.
• The ability to turn business requirements into workable solutions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
• We value a structured, service-oriented approach and an interest in helping others use technology effectively.

Working at H&T

This is a full-time, H&T Group level position based in Düsseldorf with a hybrid working model in line with H&T Group policy. The role involves approximately 20–30% travel to H&T locations, including sites in Germany, Europe, the US and Asia. Occasional flexibility for international calls and maintenance windows is part of the role.

You will have the opportunity to combine hands-on technical work with cross-functional collaboration, supporting colleagues across locations as they turn AI and automation ideas into reliable solutions.