PhD – Foundation-Modelle und agentische KI für die industrielle Automatisierung (w/m/div.)
Core
Researching and deploying Foundation Models for industrial automation, focusing on latency, determinism, and safety in real production environments.
Role type
PhD researcher in Foundation Models and Agentic AI for Industrial Automation
Builds
Innovative adaptation, validation, and deployment methods for Foundation Models in manufacturing, process industries, and cyber-physical systems
Domain
Industrial Automation / Machine Learning / Cyber-Physical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Industrial Automation concepts, Control and Automation Engineering, Real-time/Embedded systems programming, Python, C, Functional Safety Standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849), Formal Verification/Validation, Model Deployment on Edge/Embedded Hardware, Model Optimization (Quantization, Pruning, Knowledge Distillation)
Preferred skills
SPS/PLC environments, Industrial Communication Protocols (OPC UA, PROFINET, EtherCAT), Industrial Real-time Platforms
Technologies
Python, C, IEC 61131, IEC 61508, OPC UA, PROFINET, EtherCAT
Responsibilities
Investigate usability of Foundation Models in industrial reality; Develop adaptation, validation, and deployment methods; Integrate models into manufacturing and cyber-physical systems ensuring low latency and determinism; Solve core questions on predictable performance without capability loss; Align models with industrial safety standards; Extend Brownfield automation platforms with Foundation Model capabilities
Seniority
PhD Candidate (Researcher)
