AI Engineer

Full-time | Wallern an der Trattnach

Job profile

Intro
To strengthen our team, we are looking for an innovative professional with a passion for Artificial Intelligence. You will bring AI from concept to everyday use within our project teams. Together with us, you will develop assistants, analytics, and tools that run on real company data and make a tangible difference by reducing the workload of our colleagues.
Responsibilities
  • Develop AI assistants and automations based on Large Language Models (e.g. Claude, Azure OpenAI) for project and business departments
  • Connect company data and documents (RAG, interfaces to SQL Server, Microsoft 365, ERP systems)
  • Further develop our internal web tools (Python, FastAPI, JavaScript), taking them from prototype to productive operation
  • Gather use cases together with business departments and evaluate them in terms of effort and business value
  • Design prompts, evaluate results, and ensure the quality of AI-generated outputs
  • Train and support key users during the rollout of new tools and solutions
Qualifications
  • Completed education in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics, or a related field (technical college, university of applied sciences, university), or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong knowledge of Python and confident working with SQL and REST APIs
  • Initial experience with LLM APIs, agent frameworks, or RAG architectures
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft ecosystem (Entra ID, Power BI, SharePoint) and/or experience in plant engineering and project business is an advantage
  • Good understanding of business processes and enjoyment in translating requirements into practical solutions together with stakeholders
  • Pragmatic and self-driven working style with a strong focus on data quality and security
  • Excellent German and good English language skills

Compensation

Minimum collective salary
3.109,21 €

4.000,00 €

5.000,00 €
Please note that the collective agreement minimum salary under the attractive Austrian Metal Industry Collective Agreement amounts to € 3.109,21 gross per month. The actual salary will be determined based on your qualifications and professional experience and typically ranges between € 4.000 and € 5.000 gross per month.
Ready to help shape the challenges of tomorrow? Then become part of the ZAUNERGROUP!

What we offer?

Our benefits
Open-door culture
Our doors are always open. For us, transparency and openness are the basis for a trusting relationship.
The "we" counts
Building a team means more than combining skills. At Zauner, we see the whole person, creating genuine cohesion. We value everyone equally, regardless of age, gender, origin or sexual orientation. That’s why we live the you. Together, we achieve more
Company bicycle
Under certain conditions, you can lease a bike to be environmentally friendly and promote your health at the same time.
Choose your Hours
In office jobs, we use flexitime to create space for your family, studies, or hobbies. We also strive for flexibility for our teams on construction sites. Wherever possible, working hours are agreed individually with the manager and the team.
Education and training
We support your personal and professional development. Goals and courses are coordinated annually, whether internally or externally - your further training is guaranteed with us. Keep on learning!
Home office
Depending on your job, you can work from home on certain days. You will receive all relevant information on the home office regulations when you start work.
Works council
Our works council offers additional benefits such as allowances, discounts at partner companies, company future security and small gifts on special occasions.
Company doctor
Our company doctor regularly visits the sites, checks workstations for ergonomics and offers free vaccinations such as TBE or influenza.
Eat & Drink
Of course, we have fruit, coffee, and tea for you at all locations. Additionally, there is a lunch allowance.
Bring a friend
Employee referrals are important to us. We offer a generous bonus for the successful placement of new colleagues who share our values.
Have some fun
Whether on construction sites or in the office, we promote joint events and team-building activities, such as ski days, summer parties and Christmas parties, to strengthen team spirit and create our "Lasting Connections".
Save some money
Each location offers its employees special discounts from our partner companies. You can find out exactly where in your welcome folder.
Sport & movement
Our employees keep fit with daily breaks, group courses and participation in sporting events. These offers are free of charge and promote team spirit.
Welcome on board
We attach great importance to personal onboarding. New colleagues receive comprehensive training, a tour and a job-related introduction on their first day at work. We want our new heroes to feel part of the family straight away.
Care for kids
In Wallern, we offer free childcare in the summer to bridge the time for our Zauner kids.

Become part of the ZAUNERGROUP

Contact person
A personal contact is particularly important to us at Zaunergroup. Even more so when it comes to new colleagues. Here you will find the right contact person for your application and, of course, for any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.
Stefanie Geilehner
HR Manager