AI Research & Strategy Analyst (f/m/d)

You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?
Then become a playmaker and join our team as AI Research & Strategy Analyst (f/m/d) at E.ON Digital Technology.

We play a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ON's digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths by developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. We deliver sustainable technology solutions because…

… it’s on us to make new energy work!

The Team – your impact

Our team drives E.ON’s AI strategy by translating global research and market trends into actionable insights. We define strategic guardrails, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide investment decisions. By connecting internal expertise with external innovation, we ensure AI delivers real business value. Scalable, trustworthy, and future-ready.

Your Role – meaningful & rewarding

• Continuously monitoring global AI research and market trends, with a focus on analyzing academic papers, industry reports, and technological breakthroughs that hold strategic relevance for E.ON
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across E.ON, engaging with various business functions to capture emerging trends from within the organization and linking them to external AI research developments
• Separating hype from genuine innovation to ensure that only developments with tangible business implications reach senior management
• Translating complex AI concepts into clear business impact by explaining what each trend means for E.ON, its markets, and its customers
• Assessing risks, opportunities, and required actions, and recommending whether E.ON should adopt, invest, prepare organizationally, or adapt its overall strategy
• Contributing to thought leadership and decision-making through internal position papers, briefings, and recommendations that turn external innovation into concrete steps for E.ON’s transformation
• Cooperating with internal and external partners while building strong connections with leading experts, research communities, and institutions through conferences, partnerships, and networks

Your Profile – authentic & open-minded

• Strong academic background (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
• Deep expertise in AI concepts, algorithms, and architectures, combined with the ability to critically assess their maturity, limitations, and potential business impact
• Proven experience in reviewing and synthesizing scientific literature—ideally in AI or machine learning—and identifying which findings matter for real-world applications
• Exceptional skill in translating complex technical developments into business-relevant insights and strategic recommendations, making cutting-edge AI accessible and actionable for decision-makers
• Proactive, analytical, and curious mindset, thriving in environments where innovation is explored and ideas are transformed into tangible business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt messages to both technical and business audiences; German language proficiency considered a plus
  
  

Our Benefits – smart & useful

• Enjoy hybrid work: We combine office collaboration with focused work from home. It’s also possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
• Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training – our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.
• Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.
• Stay active & healthy: Benefit from a company-sponsored health membership.
• Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket – your way is our way.
• Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.
• This is by far not all… We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.
  
  

Do you have questions?

For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team, EDT_Talent_Acquisition@eon.com.

Please understand that for data protection reasons we can only accept applications submitted via our portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider application documents that reach us by email or post.

What you need to know:

Job Req ID: 240619

Contract type: Permanent

Working time: Part or Full time

Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH

Location: Essen, Hannover, Würzburg, München, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main

Function area: IT/Digital; Data / IoT