MAHLE

PhD AI Product Innovations

MAHLE

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Stuttgart • Germany

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Tech Stack

IoT

About the role

  • A three‑year, individually tailored doctoral (PhD) program within the Group's Advanced Engineering department
  • Doctoral project focused on AI frameworks for multi‑source data integration to support product innovations in automotive development
  • Design and development of a scalable AI framework that integrates internal data (production, sales, after‑sales feedback) with external sources (social media, online communities, market APIs, IoT telemetry, partner data)
  • Application of 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 academic research institutions
  • Professional supervision provided by the specialist department, talent development team, and the university
  • Early discussions about potential career opportunities within the company

Requirements

  • Excellent university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics, or a related field with a focus on AI / Machine Learning
  • Solid knowledge of artificial intelligence, database systems, and data analysis
  • Experience in innovation management, particularly in identifying innovation gaps (white spots) to predict risks and improve products
  • Excellent English and fluent German language skills
  • Ability to work independently in a scientific environment; flexible, team‑oriented, structured thinker with a strong commitment
Benefits
  • DEstu/FH_PE_AP_DC_TR_MA_SP_DI_RE
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
AI frameworkspredictive analyticsdata integrationdatabase systemsdata analysisinnovation managementmachine learningIoT telemetrymarket APIsdigital product innovation
Soft Skills
independent workteam-orientedstructured thinkingflexibilitycommitment
Certifications
PhDMaster’s degree