Team Lead AI & Innovation for Engineering & Operations (f/m/d)

EagleBurgmann; Wolfratshausen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Health Management

Corporate Events

Personal Development

Employee discounts

Job summary

EagleBurgmann is seeking a Team Lead AI & Innovation for Engineering & Operations in a hybrid setup in Wolfratshausen. You will lead the AI & Innovation team to drive AI-led automation, digitalization, and value delivery across engineering and operations.

The role requires deep AI expertise, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex tech into business outcomes in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in AI, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years in AI, data science, software engineering, or digital transformation.
• Experience leading AI/digital initiatives from concept to adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI & Innovation team, foster experimentation and growth.
• Identify high-value AI opportunities and translate to initiatives.
• Promote AI adoption across Engineering & Operations with scalable components.
• Drive automation and digital transformation to improve productivity.
• Align AI initiatives with the broader strategy.

Skills

AI leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud technologies

Azure AI platforms

LLMs & AI tools

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree or PhD in AI/CS

Tools

LangGraph

MCP

Vector databases

Automation platforms

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

EagleBurgmann is a leading international specialist in industrial sealing technology. We combine innovative technologies, digital solutions and our passion to create sophisticated and reliable sealing systems. Our products help make entire industries safer and more sustainable.

Some of your Benefits

Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Management: We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.

Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Employee discounts: Opportunities for deals on products and services.

Wolfratshausen

Hybrid Work

EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Team Lead AI & Innovation for Engineering & Operations (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the AI & Innovation team by building organizational capabilities, fostering a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement, and supporting the growth and development of team members
• Drive AI and digital innovation by identifying high-value opportunities for AI, automation, and digitalization, evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends, and translating business needs into impactful AI initiatives and use cases that improve productivity, efficiency, and business performance
• Lead the adoption of AI solutions across Engineering and Operations, promoting the reuse of AI components and platforms, and maximizing business value through sustainable adoption
• Advance engineering automation and digital transformation by identifying automation opportunities, implementing AI-enabled workflows, and leveraging intelligent tools to improve productivity and operational efficiency
• Ensure strategic alignment of AI initiatives by aligning engineering automation, digitalization, and CAx activities with the broader AI strategy and organizational objectives

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Digital Transformation, or a related technology field
• Experience leading AI, innovation, automation, or digital transformation initiatives from concept through successful business adoption
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments, collaborating with business stakeholders, IT organizations, and external partners
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
• Deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI, including agentic AI architectures, machine learning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and data-driven application development
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and AI platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, including AI services, cloud-native architectures, and scalable enterprise deployments
• Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), agent frameworks, LangGraph, Model Context Protocol (MCP), vector databases, and process automation platforms
• Ability to identify high-value business opportunities and translate business challenges into AI, automation, and digital innovation initiatives with measurable outcomes
• A passion for innovation and continuous learning, with a strong interest in emerging technologies and their practical application to improve productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.