Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
9 hours ago
Student Assistant in Production Management (Smart Manufacturing and Services)
- 08 April 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) at HSG. Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment with industry leaders.
Tasks
- Support projects in industrial services and business development.
- Conduct market and customer analyses to develop business cases.
- Assist in project management and prepare presentations for stakeholders.
Skills
- Currently enrolled student, preferably in a Master's program.
- Strong interest in industrial companies and good communication skills.
- Excellent German and English proficiency, MS Office expertise.
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About the job
About us
At the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management ( PSCM-HSG ) of the University of St.Gallen (HSG), we combine excellent research with close collaboration with leading industrial companies.
As a Student Assistant, you support our team Smart Manufacturing & Services in service and business development projects in industrial companies.
The PSCM-HSG researches and designs future-oriented solutions for production and supply chain issues in industry and combines scientific excellence with a strong practical focus.
Our research group Smart Manufacturing & Services works with global companies to further develop their role from pure product providers to service and solution providers and to successfully commercialize service-oriented business models.
Your tasks
- Project support in research and individual projects with industry partners in the field of industrial services, business development, and sustainability
- Conducting market, competition, and customer analyses as well as supporting the development of business cases and service portfolios
- Preparation, accompaniment, and follow-up of meetings and workshops with company representatives
- Creation of presentations, project documents, and result reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Support in operational project management (structuring work packages, scheduling, tracking tasks)
- Regular presence on site in St.Gallen is preferred to enable close collaboration within the team.
Your profile
Professional
- Enrolled student, preferably in a master's program; motivated bachelor students are also welcome
- Strong interest in industrial companies, a technical background is helpful but not required
- Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form as well as confident handling of MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
Personal
- High initiative, structured and reliable working style
- Strong communication skills and professional demeanor in contact with internal and external stakeholders
- Openness to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics and bring your own ideas
What to expect
- Practical insights into industrial companies
- Steep learning curve in various topics in the field of industrial services & circular economy
- Open and collegial working environment
- Flexible working hours
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of the leading business universities in Europe, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers, as one of the largest employers in the region, around 3,500 employees an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration."
