Innovation Scout Manufacturing Innovations (f/m/x)

locationsOberkochenFull timeposted onPosted Yesterdayjob requisition idJR_1026862Your RoleIdentifying New Opportunities and Technologies in Manufacturing Applications As ZEISS Corporate Research & Technology, our job is to look for new applications, markets and technologies beyond the horizon of our business units. As our new Innovation Scout for Manufacturing, you are responsible for identifying and assessing new opportunities, monitoring technological progress in your area as well as building a close relationship with internal stakeholders and the academic community. Based on your deep understanding of applications and markets, you will then assess which opportunities and technologies are attractive opportunities for our core markets, propose activities to pursue those opportunities. In your role, you will be a crucial part in identifying innovation potentials for areas such as industrial quality, semiconductor manufacturing and production automation. Your role:Drive innovation in the fields of manufacturing by identifying and evaluating opportunities in the innovation sweet spot of desirability, feasibility, and viabilityContribute to developing the strategy and roadmap for manufacturing technologies and applicationsExtend and maintain a partner network in the field of manufacturingConduct innovation and market studies, identify customer needs, and develop solution concepts as part of an inter-disciplinary teamPropose projects to implement solution concepts in proof-of-concept demonstratorsDevelop new business and venturing proposals and support the successful transfer of concepts, technologies, and solutions to ZEISS business unitsSupport Senior Innovation Managers in their work with ZEISS Strategic Business UnitsYour ProfileA degree in natural sciences, engineering, data science or economics, a PhD is beneficialCuriosity and passion to explore new topicsFirst experience in the field of manufacturing in academia or industry and a great interest for related technologiesExperience in conducting research projectsGeneral understanding of corporate innovation managementA distinct ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and a very good command of EnglishWillingness to travel internationally as part of the work. What we offerA wide range of career opportunities, including a technical expert career track and management positionsAn environment that places a high priority on your personal developmentThe opportunity to introduce your own ideas and initiate new projectsThe possibility of close dialogue with the academic community, e.g. at international conferencesThe opportunity to work in an experienced and interdisciplinary team of highly motivated innovatorsA secure, open-ended employment contract with an attractive company pensionThe flexibility to work full-time or part-timeA modern working environment with a mix of on-site and remote workdays

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