The Position: On behalf of a leading European automaker, the candidate will conduct research on global startups, research institutes, and corporate innovation labs for new technologies and ideas in areas like 4D Printing (additive manufacturing) . The target consists of primary validation of solutions and options for applying 3D / 4D print, its potential as well as its adaption to technical premises and development scopes
- Global overview of the fields of application for 4D printing technology (4D additive with functional integration).
- Potentials of the technology and its solutions and outlook in short-, medium-, and long-range - Solutions space and options for the automotive industry (manufacturer besides mobility service
provider) including environmental influences
- Potential transfers of technological applications from outside the automotive sector / industries
- Potential added value and systematic approaches derived from the technology
- Impact on current state-of-the-art-development and production topics and activities of Automotive industry, e.g. spare parts
- Identification of options for 4D solutions and production feasibility up to 1000 units (small batch series)
Responsibilities:
· Scout for/ interview startups and R&D projects to identify their USP and product market fit
· Function layout, alternate modular technical concepts and materials
· Elaboration and evaluation of concepts
Qualifications
· Engineering or cross-functional product development background preferred
· Previous VC/Startup/Accelerator experience preferred
· Passionate about startups and has a solid understanding of the technology industry
· Able to handle large sets of data records
· Great team player, but also able to work on projects autonomously
· Ambitious, highly motivated, and super keen to learn fast
Location/Start Date: Taipei – Jan. 14, 2019, Contact: jobs@yushanventures.com
Startup accelerator and consulting firm