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Senior Research Engineer - Industrial AI & LLM Systems

Immigration Policy Lab

Software Engineering, Data Science

Zürich, Switzerland

Posted on Mar 18, 2026

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Senior Research Engineer – Industrial AI & LLM Systems

100%, Zurich, permanent

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inspire AG is Switzerland’s leading competence center for product innovation and advanced manufacturing. As a strategic partner of ETH Zurich, our mission is to transfer knowledge and technology from academic research into the Swiss mechanical, electrical, and metal industries.

The Machine Concepts research group at inspire AG is offering a position in the field of Industrial AI & LLM Systems

Project background

We are looking for a Senior Research Engineer to build next-generation AI systems that bring large language models into real-world manufacturing environments. In this role, you will design and implement AI architectures that combine industrial data, domain knowledge, and modern language models. You will collaborate with leading Swiss industrial partners and focus on building robust prototypes that can operate in real production environments.

Job description

Design and implement AI-based decision-support systems for manufacturing applications
Develop LLM-based architectures (e.g. Retrieval-Augmented Generation, tool-augmented agents, modular AI pipelines)
Integrate heterogeneous industrial data sources such as sensor data, laboratory measurements, engineering documentation, and expert knowledge
Design scalable system architectures for AI deployment in industrial environments
Translate research concepts into practical AI solutions for production environments
Build and evaluate prototypes together with industrial partners

Profile

Required experience

CH/EU/EFTA citizenship or valid Swiss work permit
PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience with machine learning systems or LLM-based architectures
Experience working with complex data systems or developing applied AI prototypes
Familiarity with modern AI tools (e.g. LangChain, vector databases, RAG architectures) is a plus

Required people skills

Self-motivated, structured, and curious about emerging AI technologies
Strong analytical mindset with hands-on problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working in interdisciplinary, industry-oriented teams
Fluency in German and English is required

Workplace

We offer

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of applied research and innovation. You will contribute directly to the development of smart manufacturing technologies and work closely with Swiss industry to create a measurable impact. The position combines academic insight with industrial relevance, providing an ideal foundation for professional growth in applied research and development.

Curious? So are we.

Please send your full application (cover letter, transcripts, CV, references) with reference ”Industrial AI & LLM Systems” to our HR department (hr@inspire.ch).

For technical questions, please contact Dr. Markus Maier, Head of Machine Concepts (markus.maier@inspire.ch). Please also visit our websites inspire and Artificial Intelligence in mechanics and manufacturing

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