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Application Engineer - Plastics Processes

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  • Level
    Experienced
  • Job Field
    Application, Project
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Stuttgart
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you will focus on the technical implementation of Hopper systems at customer sites, conduct training sessions, and coordinate projects for integration with machine controls and OPC UA.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION AT THE CUSTOMER'S SITE
    • On-site technical requirements gathering: machine configuration, data availability, OT integration
    • Coordination of the integration of machine controls and OPC UA interfaces
    • Configuration of Hopper for the respective process (material, machine, quality targets)
    • Instruction and training of machine setters, shift supervisors, and process engineers
    • Handover to stable operation and ongoing technical support
    • PROJECT COORDINATION
    • Independent management of ongoing Hopper implementation projects
    • FEEDBACK & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
    • Convey customer requirements to the development team in a structured manner.
    • Translate shopfloor feedback into concrete feature requests
    • Perspective: As project experience grows, there is the opportunity to gradually assume overall professional responsibility for Hopper.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Completed degree in plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, or similar - or technical training with relevant professional experience.

    Qualifications

    • Basic understanding of industrial OT environments: OPC-UA, machine data, and edge devices (no programming skills required)
    • German: Negotiation skills, English B2 (business language)
    • Willingness to travel approximately 10-20% (Germany + EU)
    • NICE-TO-HAVE
    • Knowledge in data analysis or industry software implementation
    • Confident handling of AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT in everyday professional life

    Experience

    • Experience in plastic processing, especially injection molding - setup, optimization, troubleshooting.
    • Experience with at least one common injection molding machine control system (e.g., Arburg Selogica/Gestica, Engel CC300, Demag NC5)
    • Experience in coordinating technical projects, structured independent working style
    • Experience with extrusion processes

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    What we offer

    • Exciting tasks with a high degree of autonomy
    • Interdisciplinary team of software, data science, and production engineering
    • Modern technologies and development methods
    • International environment with clients from various industries
    • Flexible working hours and remote option
    • Regular team events
    • Free fruits, snacks, drinks, and good coffee
    • Discounts for gyms and sports activities
    • 30 days of vacation
    • Training budget and access to professional conferences
    • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths

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    Benefits

    Work-Life-Integration

    Topics that you deal with on the job

    Job Locations

    • Location Stuttgart

      Baden-Württemberg

      Germany

    This is your employer

    plus10

    plus10

    plus10 GmbH, an AI spin-off of Fraunhofer IPA, has locations in Augsburg and Stuttgart. The company develops innovative software solutions to improve production processes and employs learning algorithms to optimize machines based on data. Their solutions are applied in sectors such as medical technology, automotive, and consumer goods.

    Description

  • Company Type
    Startup
  • Industry
    Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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    Application Engineer - Plastics Processes

    Location
    Stuttgart
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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