Berner Fachhochschule
Biel
2 days ago
Lecturer Industrial Engineering & Digital Manufacturing (80 - 100%)
- 07 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Biel
Job summary
Join our dynamic team at the Department of Technology and Computer Science, where innovation meets education. Enjoy a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Design and implement courses in Industrial Engineering and IoT.
- Lead applied research projects to integrate findings into practice.
- Use modern data analysis methods to improve production processes.
Skills
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field; PhD is a plus.
- Strong data affinity with ERP and MES systems knowledge.
- Excellent German and English skills; French is a bonus.
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About the job
What you will do here
- Design and implement courses and projects in the fields of Industrial Engineering, digital production processes, and IoT
- Acquire and lead application-oriented research projects with the goal of transferring research findings into practice and teaching
- Apply modern methods of data analysis and digitization of production processes with a focus on ERP, MES, digital twins, and data-based decision support
- Participate in teaching at the bachelor, master, and continuing education levels
- Supervise project, bachelor, and master theses in the relevant subject areas
- Actively contribute to the strategic development of the Industrial Engineering department
- Opportunity to obtain the title of professor upon meeting the corresponding requirements
What you ideally bring with you
- University degree (Master or Diploma) in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; a doctorate is an advantage
- Solid practical experience as well as an active network in the Swiss economy
- Experience in acquiring, leading, and conducting research and development projects
- High data affinity as well as in-depth knowledge in the areas of ERP and MES systems, production processes, and smart factory
- Experience in university teaching; a university didactics certificate can be obtained internally if needed
- Very good German skills as well as business fluent English; French skills are an advantage
Some of our advantages upfront
- Many contacts with young, eager people from all over the world who want to achieve something.
- Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
- Work together with smart minds from various professional fields who, like you, want to make a difference.
- National and international networking as well as contacts with politics, administration, business, and society.
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Benedikt Oderbolz
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 31 48
The Department of Engineering and Computer Science
At the Department of Engineering and Computer Science , we do not just keep up with the times – most of the time, we are a bit ahead! We are fascinated by how technology can create value in people’s everyday lives. We gain our knowledge through research and joint projects with industry and business. We continuously pass on these latest insights to our students.