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WIWieland-Werke AG

Senior Expert – Digital Materials Development(m/w/x)

Vöhringen
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
AI/ML
Data Science

Accelerating computer-aided material and process design for nonferrous metals in E-mobility and energy transmission. PhD in Computational Materials Science or Physics required, postdoc experience a plus. Cross-functional collaboration with research institutions.

Requirements

  • PhD/Doctorate in Computational Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Materials Science/Engineering, Metallurgy/Solid State Physics, Thermodynamics, or comparable field
  • Postdoc experience, international research programs, or junior professorships (advantageous)
  • Solid experience in digital materials and process development
  • Experience in material models
  • Experience in hybrid modeling (physical + data-driven)
  • Application of machine learning (ML) or neural networks (AI)
  • Knowledge of nonferrous metals (Cu/Ti/Al) and metallurgical processes (advantageous)
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Proficiency in SQL databases
  • Proficiency in high-performance computing (HPC)
  • Ability to develop and maintain structured material and process databases
  • Familiarity with interfaces (APIs)
  • Familiarity with materials databases
  • Familiarity with CAE software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL)
  • Familiarity with domain-specific ontologies (OWL/RDF)
  • Ability to combine data-driven approaches with experimental validation
  • Experience in experimental planning
  • Experience in algorithm development
  • Experience in data integration
  • Experience in statistical analysis of complex datasets
  • Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues from multiple disciplines
  • Contribution to project success in cutting-edge research
  • Fluency in English
  • Professional German language skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally (particularly to USA)

Tasks

  • Shape the future of digital materials development
  • Accelerate computer-aided material and process design (ICME)
  • Leverage cutting-edge technologies
  • Act as a central interface between Materials & Processes, Data & Simulation, and external research institutions
  • Create and optimize concepts for model- and data-driven materials development in nonferrous metals (Cu, Ti, Al)
  • Assess potential for production and R&D
  • Lead or co-lead internal and external projects
  • Maintain technical exchanges with universities, research institutions, and partners
  • Manage alliances within consortia or collaborations
  • Systematically model structure-property relationships (microstructure, mechanical, technological properties, damage mechanisms)
  • Develop hybrid models (physical + data-driven)
  • Leverage ML and AI to optimize materials and processes
  • Build interfaces between data sources, models, and production systems
  • Integrate data into scalable pipelines
  • Connect experimental results with simulations
  • Plan and coordinate data acquisition from manufacturing and laboratory environments
  • Analyze acquired data
  • Use data for model validation, algorithm development, and process optimization
  • Track global technology trends
  • Identify opportunities and synergies for digital materials development
  • Translate trends into strategic recommendations for R&D

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Doctoral / PhD

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Machine Learning
  • Neural Networks
  • Python
  • SQL
  • HPC
  • APIs
  • CAE software
  • ANSYS
  • COMSOL
  • OWL
  • RDF

Benefits

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Structured onboarding plan

Learning & Development

  • Online learning platform

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension scheme

Family Support

  • Christmas gifts for children

Corporate Discounts

  • Employee gifts
  • Employee discounts

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Company cafeteria

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Wellpass health program
  • Company sports groups
  • On-site medical staff

Mental Health Support

  • Vital Workshop
  • Free external counselling service

Ergonomic Workplace

  • On-site occupational physicians

Other Benefits

  • Orthopaedics Express Service
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