This PhD Program is a collaboration program between SEAT and the UPC University where strategic research projects are carried out.

SEAT is committed to quality research and to advance in new areas of the future. For this reason, we are currently looking for motivated candidates to join our teams.

Project Description

We are offering an industrial PhD focused on enhancing manufacturing efficiency and sustainability through advanced AI technologies. The project aims to develop intelligent control strategies that integrate predictive maintenance with energy optimization in industrial systems.

By leveraging machine learning and data-driven models, the research will enable early failure detection, improved reliability of production assets, and reduced energy consumption. This interdisciplinary work will combine real-time monitoring, predictive modeling, and control theory to deliver an integrated solution for smarter, greener industry.

Key Research Milestones Include

Development of advanced AI tools for predictive maintenance.

Predictive modeling of production dynamics and energy use.

Design of control strategies to enable efficient and reliable manufacturing.

Integration of maintenance and control approaches into a unified framework.

What do we offer?

• Possibility to carry out a strategic and research project
• Access to a leading company in the automotive sector
• Be part of the Doctorate collective of the company
• Full-time 8:00h-16.35h(flexible schedule)
• Temporary contract for 3 years
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Graduates (240 ECTS) with a Master’s degree (minimum 60 ECTS)
• Bachelor's and Master's degree in engineering, computer science. Average score higher than 6.5.
• Kowledge in Computing / Autonomous learning / Holistic analysis
• Skills in programming, data science and artificial intelligence.
• Interest in research within the business world
• Advanced Spanish and English.
• Structured analytical approach for problem solving.
• Good communication, presentation, technical writing, critical analysis, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
• Interest for automotive sector (desirable car-enthusiast)
  
  

At SEAT/CUPRA we firmly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture, where everyone can be authentically free and freely authentic. We work passionately to create an environment where every voice is heard and valued, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, cultural identity, age, beliefs, or any other diversity.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a priority we hold ourselves to every day.

Join us and be part of our team!

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