AI & Automation Expert (f/m/d)

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.