Senior Automation Engineer (x|f|m)

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer (x|w|m) for the Process Automation department at Sartorius Stedim Systems GmbH. We are looking for a pragmatic, hands-on technical leader who enjoys combining deep Siemens PLC expertise with technical ownership and leadership in complex process automation environments to shape Sartorius' future in process automation and make a real impact in the industry.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities

• You take the lead in designing and implementing process automation assets for our modular automation platform based on Siemens PLC and WinCC OA technology

• Translating process requirements into robust automation architectures, control concepts, and software designs is part of your daily work

• You review and verify functional and design specifications to ensure quality and compliance

• Acting as a hands-on technical authority, you contribute directly to PLC programming, including code creation, review, and approval

• You mentor and guide automation engineers and developers, fostering technical excellence within the team

• Working closely with project managers, you help ensure end‑to‑end solution viability and successful delivery

• Your support for project planning includes effort estimation and technical risk management

What will convince us

• You hold a Master’s degree in Science; a Ph.D. is considered a plus

• With at least five years of industry experience in process automation or related fields, you bring extensive expertise

• Your deep understanding of process automation and related standards such as ISA‑95 and ISA‑88 sets you apart

• You have demonstrated technical leadership within product development projects, including stakeholder management

• A strong proficiency in Siemens PLCs and programming in Structured Control Language (SCL) using TIA Portal is expected

• You are familiar with computer systems validation practices (GAMP)

• An understanding of TOGAF principles complements your skill set

• Experience in upstream and downstream bioprocessing is advantageous, though not required

What we offer

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings , coaching for managers

• Work life balance: Remote options, flexible work schedules

• Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center

• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network

We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/careers