Laboratory Automation Engineer (all genders) - Pharmaceutical Developement

Bayer AG; Wuppertal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking a Laboratory Automation Engineer (all genders) for Pharmaceutical Development. You will drive automation initiatives across labs, design and implement scalable solutions, and partner with scientists, automation vendors, and IT to create reusable platforms.

The role focuses on integrating instruments, optimizing workflows and leading projects from concept through validation, with a strong hands-on requirement on-site at Bayer locations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent in automation engineering, robotics, mechatronics, biotechnology, chemical engineering, computer science, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory automation, industrial automation, robotics or system integration, ideally in pharma/life sciences.
• Familiarity with programming, scripting and data-driven workflows (Python and related tools).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain laboratory automation solutions to improve efficiency, throughput and data quality.
• Develop and optimize automated workflows including robotics and sample prep systems.
• Integrate laboratory instruments and digital systems to create connected data-enabled environments.
• Lead or support automation projects from concept to deployment including vendor management and validation.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, data scientists and IT to deliver practical automation solutions.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting and training for deployed systems.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and opportunities to scale solutions.
• On-site presence at Bayer location required (>60%), with some travel or hybrid work (~10–20%).

Skills

Automation engineering

Robotics

System integration

Data-driven workflows

Python

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

OPC-UA

APIs

Instrument control software

Industrial communication interfaces

Job description

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Laboratory Automation Engineer (all genders) - Pharmaceutical Development

As aLaboratory Automation Engineer (all genders) - Pharmaceutical Development, you act as a technical driver and implementation partner for laboratory automation initiatives across Pharmaceutical Development. You identify, design, implement and scale automation solutions that support scientists and laboratories in daily operations while contributing to Bayer’s long-term automation and AI transformation strategy.

Working closely with scientists, digital experts, automation vendors, engineers, data scientists and IT partners, you convert business needs into practical automation solutions and support the establishment of reusable automation platforms.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITES

• You design, implement and maintain laboratory automation solutions that improve efficiency, throughput and data quality
• You develop and optimize automated laboratory workflows, including robotics, liquid handling, analytical automation and sample preparation systems
• Integrating laboratory instruments, automation platforms and digital systems to create connected and data-enabled laboratory environments is part of your responsbility
• You lead or support automation projects from concept through deployment, including vendor management, qualification, validation and operational handover
• Collaborating closely with scientists, engineers, digital experts, data scientists, IT partners and external suppliers to deliver practical automation solutions is part of your function
• You provide technical support, troubleshooting, user training and continuous improvement activities to ensure sustainable operation of deployed systems
• You evaluate emerging automation technologies and identify opportunities to scale innovative solutions
• Due to the hands‑on nature of laboratory automation, equipment integration, laboratory support and stakeholder engagement, your on-site presence at the designated Bayer location is required (>60%); occasional travel or (hybrid) execution of projects at other Bayer sites may be required (~10-20%)

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent in automation engineering, robotics, mechatronics, biotechnology, chemical engineering, computer science, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline
• You have gained substantial hands‑on experience in laboratory automation, industrial automation, robotics, system integration, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry
• You have practical experience in laboratory automation, industrial automation, robotics or system integration, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences industry
• You possess strong technical knowledge of automation systems, laboratory equipment and digital integration technologies such as OPC-UA, APIs, instrument control software and industrial communication interfaces
• You are familiar with programming, scripting and data-driven workflows, ideally including Python and automation-related software tools