Smart Manufacturing Consultant (Hands-on IT/OT + Cloud)

United Manufacturing Hub

DEIN IMPACT BEI UMH Hi, Alex and Jeremy here from UMH! Seven years ago, we started a small system integration and boutique consulting company to help manufacturers digitize their production lines. We installed sensors on machines, built dashboards for production managers, and used AI to analyze product quality - all to improve efficiency, quality, and resource use. Pretty quickly, we hit the same wall every project seems to hit: lack of access to clean, structured, and contextualized data. Every factory had data - but it was fragmented, inconsistent, and locked inside proprietary systems. There was no open, scalable foundation to build on. So four years ago, we switched gears and founded United Manufacturing Hub, an open-source industrial data management platform that helps factories collect, structure, and share production data at scale. Today, companies like HiPP, MAHLE, and EDEKA use UMH to connect their shop floors, and we’re backed by a 1,000-people-strong community and international venture capital investors who share our belief that industrial data should be open. Our goal is simple: Build the data foundation every factory in the world can run on - to make manufacturing faster, smarter, and more sustainable. You will love this if you want to: * Deploy and integrate real systems - connecting PLCs, sensors, and data pipelines that help factories run more efficiently and reliably. * Consult customers on how to generate business value, by designing use cases, implementing and capturing tangible value with them * Shape the product from the field, feeding back real-world learnings to make UMH more scalable, robust, and developer-friendly. * Debug, optimize, and automate data flows across MQTT, Kafka (Redpanda), Docker, Benthos, and Grafana - and document patterns others can build on. * Work closely with the Product Engineering team to prototype new features, test deployments, and continuously improve the UMH stack. → Our stack is here. DEIN PROFIL * Hands-on experience with OT or IT systems - PLCs, sensors, message brokers, containerized applications, or industrial protocols. (Smart home environments count too!) * The ability to communicate clearly with customers, build trust quickly, and act as a reliable technical advisor. * You can translate messy customer problems into clean technical solutions - and you enjoy doing it in real factories, not just in slide decks. * You’re comfortable being the technical face of a product - part engineer, part consultant, part teacher - who thrives in high-velocity, high-accountability environments. * You have a strong bias for learning and self-reliance - you don’t need much structure, but you can build it when it’s missing. * Fluency in German and English WAS WIR ANBIETEN * Salary: €55–80k OTE (depending on experience) + equity through VSOP. * Learning Curve: Expect steep growth. We give 360° feedback, full ownership, and a ton of responsibility - making this likely the fastest learning environment you’ve ever been in. You’ll quickly become a true Industry 4.0 expert. * Benefits: The standard startup perks - a well-designed office in the heart of Cologne, free drinks & snacks, ergonomic desks and chairs, and access to Urban Sports Club / EGYM Wellpass. If you want to help build the data backbone of modern manufacturing - and actually see your code make machines run better - let’s talk and apply through Personio by uploading your CV and include a link to something you’ve built or written that you’re proud of.

Workerbase

We are Workerbase – building an AI platform that digitizes manual manufacturing processes for global brands like Porsche, Siemens, and Bosch. Demand is growing fast. We need a Solution Consultant who wants to take ownership and transform shopfloor processes worldwide. If you’re ambitious, hands-on, and eager to challenge “the way things have always been done” – keep reading. 👇 ⭐ WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE EXCITING * Work with global leaders 🌱 Engage directly with senior decision-makers at the world’s top manufacturers. Your work shapes how their factories run. * Build AI solutions – fast 🧩 Use our low-code platform to design and launch high-impact shopfloor apps within days. * Real ownership 🚀 Lead customer projects end-to-end. Drive measurable results. Shape our product and business strategy with your learnings. * Dynamic startup culture 🏎️ No corporate layers. No waiting for approval. You make the calls, with a strong team behind you. 🪄 WHAT YOU’LL DO * Own the Workerbase solution for your customers. * Run workshops to understand their challenges and design smart solutions. * Build and deploy apps on our low-code AI platform. * Train customer teams to create their own solutions. * Spot growth opportunities and engage senior stakeholders. * Feed your insights directly into our product roadmap. 🤝 YOU’RE A FIT IF YOU * Take initiative and enjoy leading projects. * Have some experience in consulting or customer-facing roles. * Understand tech and can write basic code. * Can grasp and design complex processes fast. * Speak German at C1 level or above. * Love learning, improving, and challenging the status quo. * Bonus: Know manufacturing or production workflows. 🎁 WHAT YOU GET * Real responsibility from day one. * A growing team of sharp minds to learn from. * Flexible, hybrid work setup. * Competitive salary, benefits, and learning budget. * Sports & wellness membership via Wellpass. * Stock options to share in our success. * A cool central office in Munich and legendary company events. 🔎 ABOUT US We exist because there’s a smarter way to produce. With environmental and demographic challenges ahead, we’re on a mission to future proof the production operations of the largest manufacturers in the world. We patch the gap between frontline workers, machines, and data—digitizing manual work with AI in a low‑code environment connected to the manufacturer's core IT systems. We believe technology should empower people, not replace them. If you’re ready to upend “we’ve always done it this way,” we want to meet you.

Nexer AB

Do you enjoy analyzing complex problems, troubleshooting issues, and testing your solutions in real-world environments? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. We are currently looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team supporting a customer in the manufacturing industry, specializing in material handling solutions. In this role, you will work on developing, improving, and maintaining control systems. It is an excellent fit for someone who thrives on technical challenges and enjoys being involved throughout the entire process—from analysis and troubleshooting to implementation and verification. You will be employed as a consultant by Nexer Engineering, with your home office based in Linköping. About the Role You will become part of a team responsible for handling: Customer-reported issues Improvement requests from users and sales organizations across Europe Development of new functionality The work is varied, and priorities can change quickly when critical issues arise. We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where problem-solving is at the heart of the role. A significant part of your work will involve analyzing systems, identifying root causes of issues, developing solutions, and verifying them through testing on physical products. Development is primarily carried out in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3). Who You Are You have a background in embedded software development and are comfortable working with C/C++. At the same time, you're not someone who only wants to write new code all day—you find troubleshooting, analysis, and understanding how complete systems work just as rewarding. We believe you: Have experience developing software in C/C++, preferably for embedded or hardware-near systems. Have strong analytical skills and enjoy technical troubleshooting. Work in a structured manner while thriving in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. Enjoy combining software development with hands-on work and testing in a laboratory environment. Are a collaborative team player with strong communication skills. Experience with Structured Text, PLC programming, or working with physical products is considered an advantage but is not required. The team works in an agile environment using a combination of Scrum and Kanban. Collaboration is close, and everyone works together to quickly solve the highest-priority challenges. Application If this sounds like the right opportunity for you and you believe Nexer could be your next employer, we would love to receive your application! Please note that we do not accept applications via email. More About Nexer At Nexer, you'll join a bold, entrepreneurial employer with an international presence. We are proud to lead the digital transformation and stay at the forefront of technology through an agile and forward-thinking approach. Here, you'll have unique opportunities to think big, act smart, and grow professionally. As a family-owned company with a long-term perspective, you'll work close to decision-makers and have genuine opportunities to influence both your own development and the company's future.