Senior Scientist Process Automation (x|f|m) – Hybrid

full-time•Guxhagen

Summary

Location

Guxhagen

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

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About this role

We are looking for a Senior Scientist Process Automation (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

What you'll do

You will lead the design and implementation of process automation assets for a modular automation platform. This includes translating process requirements into automation architectures and mentoring automation engineers.

About Sartorius

Sartorius is a leading international partner of life sciences research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. We help our customers simplify progress from drug discovery to manufacturing so that more people can have access to better medicine. With this, we are part of the solution in the fight against diseases worldwide. With innovative laboratory instruments and consumables, the Lab Products & Services division focuses on laboratories performing research and quality control at pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies as well as academic research institutes. The Bioprocess Solutions division, with its broad product portfolio focusing on single-use solutions, helps customers manufacture biotech medications, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies safely, rapidly, and economically. Based in Göttingen, Germany, Sartorius also has a strong global reach with more than 60 production and sales sites worldwide. We regularly expand our portfolio through the acquisition of complementary technologies. In 2024, Sartorius generated sales revenue of around 3.4 billion euros. Currently, more than 13,500 employees from around 110 nations are working for customers around the globe. Join our team, partner or collaborate with us.

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