You will work in the openlab collaboration between CERN and Siemens and your activities will comprise:

• Evaluate and implement software-defined automation concepts: leverage Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem and Virtual PLCs (vPLCs) to deploy advanced control strategies.
• Develop monitoring solutions for large heterogeneous PLC deployments: design and integrate monitoring tools using the Industrial Edge Ecosystem to ensure efficient operation and scalability.
• Research open-source Large Language Models (LLMs): investigate and prototype the use of LLMs to improve automation, fault detection, and predictive maintenance in industrial control applications.
• Collaborate closely with Siemens Foundational Technology: act as a technical bridge and focal point for joint R&D activities, aligning project goals and ensuring smooth knowledge transfer between teams. 

Eligibility criteria:

• You have a professional background in Software Engineer (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.