Senior Automation & AI Specialist

**About the job** To strengthen our R&D organization, we are looking for an Automation & AI Specialist (m/f/d) who translates business requirements into scalable automation and AI supported solutions and actively contributes to improving the efficiency of our R&D processes. You will be directly involved in shaping the digitalization, automation, and AI enablement of R&D processes in an international, technology driven environment. **What you will do** - Translate R&D business and user requirements into effective system, process, and automation solutions - Design, implement, test, and continuously improve automated workflows, AI-augmented data flows and AI Agents - Ensure stable data flows, high data quality, and reliable system operations - Operate and further develop R&D collaboration and workflow tools (e.g. SharePoint, monday.com, SwiftKanban), including hands on application support - Actively support change adoption through structured onboarding, release communication and user enablement - Work closely with Nexperia IT, internal stakeholders, and external partners **What you will need** - University degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or a comparable technical discipline - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a comparable position, depending on educational credentials - Strong understanding of business process and R&D process automation - Practical experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, VBA); deeper software development skills are a plus - Knowledge of data integration and data exchange, e.g. between SAP applications and other systems - Hands on experience with collaboration and workflow tools such as SharePoint, monday.com, or comparable platforms - Strong communication and networking skills and proficiency in German and English (written and spoken) - Structured, solution oriented working style with a strong focus on quality - Service oriented, reliable team player with a high level of flexibility combined with accountability and commitment.