
PhD Candidate, AI Framework for Data-Driven Product Innovation
MAHLE
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Stuttgart • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
IoT
About the role
- A three-year, individually tailored doctoral program within the Project House Software and Data
- Conduct a PhD in the field of AI frameworks for multi-source data integration to support product innovations in automotive development
- Develop a scalable AI framework that combines internal data (production, sales, after-sales feedback) with external sources (social media, communities, market APIs, IoT telemetry, partner data)
- Apply methods such as predictive analytics (e.g., preventive failure prediction), white-spot identification (detecting innovation gaps) and digital product innovation
- Intensive research and development work in close collaboration with industry partners and research organizations
- Competent supervision from the relevant department, talent development team and the university
- Early discussion of potential career opportunities within the group
Requirements
- Outstanding university degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics or a comparable program with a focus on AI/Machine Learning
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence, databases and data analysis
- Experience in innovation management, particularly in identifying innovation gaps (white spots) to predict risks and improve products
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
- Independent scientific working style, flexibility, team orientation, structured thinking and commitment
Benefits
- Outstanding university degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics or a comparable program with a focus on AI/Machine Learning
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence, databases and data analysis
- Experience in innovation management, particularly in identifying innovation gaps (white spots) to predict risks and improve products
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
- Independent scientific working style, flexibility, team orientation, structured thinking and commitment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AI frameworksmulti-source data integrationpredictive analyticsdata analysisinnovation managementmachine learningdatabasesdigital product innovationIoT telemetrymarket APIs
Soft skills
independent scientific workingflexibilityteam orientationstructured thinkingcommitment
Certifications
PhD