Innovation manager Jobs in Solingen

Are you curious creative and eager to see your ideas come to life This is your chance to bridge engineering software and innovation in a global industrial context.

Background

At Seco we dont just make cutting tools were shaping the future of manufacturing. As a global leader in advanced machining solutions we combine cutting-edge tools with digital innovation to transform the industry.

Within our Digital Offer & Innovation organization we explore new concepts and business models that redefine how machining solutions are experienced and delivered to customers globally. This internship puts you at the heart of that transformation working with Virtual Reality (VR) image analysis and AI to create immersive intelligent customer experiences.

Youll work alongside experts shaping the future of industrial manufacturing with the freedom to innovate prototype and test real-world applications that could scale across Sandvik Groups Machining business area.

Project Scope

We aim to make our digital solutions more immersive intelligent and accessible and your overall mission is to explore how these solutions can enhance customer understanding engagement and decision-making in machining.

Your main project will be to develop a VR proof of concept that lets users explore machining environments such as Innovation Hubs tool management setups and production lines in a fully virtual space.

Youll also contribute to a secondary AI initiative focused on image annotation and model improvement for machining-related visual data. This supports our long-term efforts in AI-driven tool recognition and wear analysis.

As part of the Digital Offer & Innovation team youll :

• Develop and test VR prototypes using available tools and hardware.
• Support ongoing initiatives in immersive experiences and applied AI.
• Annotate machining-related images and help improve AI models (e.g. data labeling validation testing).
• Explore how AI and XR can merge to create smarter more interactive experiences.
• Share insights and ideas in team meetings.
• Prepare presentations prototypes and reports summarizing your findings.

Location

Erkrath Germany with occasional travel and virtual collaboration across global teams.

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Our culture

At Seco were tech driven innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So we invest in supporting each other learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Duration of the project

The internship runs for six months starting on January 2 2026. Applications close on November 21 2025. Monthly compensation is provided.

Contact information

For further information about this project please contact Sujay Murthy Manager Digital Offer & Innovation at .

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How to apply

Send your application no later than November 21 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we dont accept applications by e-mail. Job ID : R0085160.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1