Forward Deployed Engineer (AI) - Production Systems (a) 100%
- Geberit Vertriebs GmbH
- Rapperswil-Jona, SG, Switzerland
- 07/03/2026
Job Description
Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a successful industrial company? Join us in Rapperswil-Jona as
The Forward Deployed Engineer (AI) is part of the AI Competence Center (AICC)—the company’s central hub for applied AI expertise, standards, and enablement.
This role is responsible for developing, validating, and operationalizing AI solutions for the company’s production environments. The role spans the full lifecycle of applied AI use cases - starting with rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept implementations and extending through the transition to production-ready, scalable, and compliant systems.
- Rapidly design and implement AI prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions for manufacturing and operational use cases (e.g., quality inspection, process optimization, predictive maintenance)
- Collaborate with domain experts and production teams to validate feasibility, value, and constraints of AI approaches in real-world settings
- Evaluate data availability, data quality, and technical readiness for scaling prototypes beyond experimentation
- Lead and support the transition of validated AI prototypes into production-ready systems
- Act as a technical bridge between the AI Competence Center and production sites or operational units
- Build and maintain production-grade AI services, data pipelines, and APIs
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for AI systems, covering performance, data quality, and model behavior
- Apply responsible AI principles and internal governance requirements from early prototyping through production deployment
- Contribute reusable components, architectural patterns, and lessons learned back to the AI Competence Center to enable scaling across the organization
- Strong software engineering experience (e.g., Python, HTML/CSS, Javascript, TypeScript)
- Industrial plc / data aquisition technologies experience (Siemens S7, OPC-UA, Modbus)
- Experience in deploying AI or data-driven systems in production environments
- Practical knowledge of: Machine learning and/or LLM-based systems, data pipelines and integration with enterprise systems, APIs, containerized applications and microservices
- Experience working in or close to manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments
- Ability to work hands-on in production contexts while maintaining a reusable, strategic mindset via the AICC
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership.
WE OFFER
- Company culture: Based on our Compass
- Remuneration: Market-oriented salary, bonus and share program as well as attractive fringe benefits (REKA-Pay, mobility contribution and much more)
- Working hours: 40-hour working week with at least 5 weeks' holiday per calendar year
- Development: Individual support for professional training
- Catering: Attractive, discounted meals in the high-quality staff restaurant in Jona
- And many more: Learn everything about our benefits
APPLICATION & CONTACT
Do you share our values and feel comfortable in a collegial and down-to-earth environment in which you can demonstrate your skills and contribute ideas? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!
We only consider direct applications for this position.
CONTACT
Isabelle Rotzler
Talent Recruiter
Geberit International AG
CH-8645 Jona
+41 55 221 61 49
The globally operating Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. Geberit operates with a strong local presence in most European countries, providing unique added value when it comes to sanitary technology and bathroom ceramics. The production network encompasses 26 production facilities, of which 4 are located overseas. The Group is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland. With around 11,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Geberit generated net sales of CHF 3.2 billion in 2025. The Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012.
The globally operating Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. Geberit operates with a strong local presence in most European countries, providing unique added value when it comes to sanitary technology and bathroom ceramics. The production network encompasses 26 production facilities, of which 4 are located overseas. The Group is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland. With around 11,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Geberit generated net sales of CHF 3.1 billion in 2024. The Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012