Junior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Digital Manufacturing

TT Exchange Rates; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Döhler in Darmstadt is seeking a Junior Project Engineer (m/f/d) for Digital Manufacturing to help drive shopfloor digitalization and prototyping through rollout. You will collaborate with production, engineering, IT and business stakeholders to translate opportunities into digital solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, Python-based prototyping, and contributing to pilot projects while maintaining documentation and clear communication across functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with digitalization, automation or shopfloor IT projects.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to digital transformation projects on the shopfloor from concept to rollout.
• Identify opportunities and translate them into digital solutions.
• Develop, test, validate, and implement prototypes with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate new technologies and support pilot initiatives and business cases.
• Apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate prototyping and implementation.
• Manage defined work packages with structured execution and documentation.
• Communicate goals, progress and results to stakeholders and end users.

Skills

Python

APIs

IIoT

Databases

Digitalization

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Automation/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Junior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Digital Manufacturing

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Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Junior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Digital Manufacturing Posting Start Date: 8/13/26

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Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

This position is based at our headquarters in Darmstadt (on-site).

Your Role

• Contribute to digital transformation projects on the shopfloor from concept and prototyping through to implementation and rollout
• Identify improvement opportunities in manufacturing processes and translate them into practical, scalable digital solutions
• Develop, test, validate, and implement prototypes and digital solutions in close collaboration with production, engineering, IT, and business stakeholders
• Evaluate emerging technologies and digital tools, contribute to pilot initiatives, and support the preparation of business cases for investment decisions
• Leverage modern AI-supported development approaches to accelerate prototyping, validate ideas quickly, and bring promising concepts into operation
• Take ownership of defined work packages, smaller initiatives, or pilot projects, ensuring structured execution, documentation, and transparent communication
• Support change and adoption by communicating project goals, progress, and results to relevant stakeholders and end users

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• First practical experience in digitalization, automation, manufacturing IT, industrial engineering, or shopfloor-related projects
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, shopfloor operations, or industrial environments; hands-on experience is an advantage
• Strong technical affinity with practical coding experience, for example with Python, APIs, IIoT, databases, or similar technologies
• Passion for digital technologies, innovation, and solving real-world industrial challenges
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of defined tasks, work packages, or smaller projects
• Good communication skills and confidence in working with stakeholders across different functions
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage

As an employer, we offer:

• Work with passion: We foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment
• Lead with purpose at every level: For us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bring-ing meaning to what you do
• Grow your way: With flexible development opportunites across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strenghts and actively shape your own path
• Global collaboration: Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration
• Shared strength: We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.