R&D Engineer Prototyping & Testing

About Us

"Logistics is People Business" - this guiding principle makes it clear that employees are the key factor for DACHSER's success. Together, we pursue the mission of creating the world's most intelligent combination and integration of logistics network competencies, thereby optimizing our customers' logistics balance. Shape the logistics of tomorrow with us.

Responsibilities

• As an "R&D Engineer Prototyping & Testing", you are part of the Corporate Division Research & Development, which is responsible for company-wide research and innovation activities. This includes in particular the management and further development of the group-wide innovation program Idea2net. In this role, you actively shape the innovation program and thus significantly contribute to the company's future viability.
• Software and technology development in the innovation context: You develop software prototypes in modern programming languages, use new approaches such as Agentic Coding, and evaluate innovative technologies from the fields of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, AI/Machine Learning, as well as robotics and automation.
• Proof-of-Concept: You develop and test new technological approaches for innovative solutions in the logistics environment, thus demonstrating their potential for operational use.
• Project Coordination & Collaboration: You coordinate sub-projects and work closely with specialist departments, national and international branches, as well as external research and development partners, both remotely and on-site.
• Communication and Presentation: You present your work results appropriately to internal clients and, together with stakeholders, derive next steps and recommendations for action.
• Further Development: You have a high willingness for continuous learning and professional and personal development. You supervise working students on their theses and in daily teamwork.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in information technology, logistics, or a comparable field.
• Experience in software development as well as development experience in at least one modern programming language.
• Basic understanding of data representation and interpretation.
• Knowledge of modern IT infrastructure, software architecture, and ideally initial contact with automation or robotics systems.
• Technical curiosity and creative ideas for solving complex problems, as well as enjoyment of independent, structured work and teamwork.
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken, complete your profile.

Our Offer

• Possibility of hybrid working, modern work environment, and flexible working hours (flexitime arrangement, working time account).
• My DACHSER Benefits - A flexible secondary benefits package that allows you to choose the benefit that best suits your needs.
• Sustainably growing and family-run company as well as diverse tasks in one of the future industries.
• Comprehensive onboarding program and career planning (DACHSER Academy).
• Fitness and sports activities, in-house health management.
• Numerous discounts on leisure activities, events, and for online shops through our corporate benefits platform.
• Option for a company bike through Company Bike.

Adelina Frinculescu Consultant HR Management Head Office Kempten, Head Office, DACHSER SE

At DACHSER, all people are welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are an integral part of our corporate culture. We understand the uniqueness of each individual, and thus the diversity of our teams, as a driving force for our daily work and innovations - because: Logistics is People Business. We look forward to hearing from you.