Research Assistant Computer Science & Operational Technology (50%)
- 27 August 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Windisch
Job summary
Join FHNW as a scientific assistant in IT & Operational Technology! Engage in innovative research and enjoy a flexible, creative work atmosphere.
Tasks
- Program applications in Operational Technology, like Digital Twins.
- Contribute to Smart Factory and IoT platform development.
- Integrate OT devices using standardized protocols like OPC UA and MQTT.
Skills
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or Business Informatics required.
- Solid programming experience (front-end or full-stack) essential.
- Initiative and team collaboration skills are a must.
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About the job
Flexibility, creative freedom, creativity, interdisciplinarity - this is how we work
Research Assistant Computer Science & Operational Technology (50%)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute for Business Engineering
Your tasks:
As a research assistant IT & OT, you will participate in exciting research and development projects. You will also develop and maintain new applications in our Smart Factory Laboratory.
Your tasks
- Programming applications in the field of Operational Technology (OT), e.g. Digital Twins
- Collaboration in the development and establishment of Smart Factory/IoT platforms
- Integration of OT devices using standardised interfaces and protocols (OPC UA, MQTT)
- Development and programming of interfaces in the OT area
- Integration of AI applications in OT and IT devices and applications
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Informatics
- Solid experience in programming (front-end or full-stack)
- Initiative
- Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team
- Interest in the production environment and production technologies
The position is initially limited to one year and may be extended if required.
The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the combination of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are paramount.
