Project Engineer Process Automation IT/OT (f/m/d)

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Penzberg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche seeks a Project Engineer Automation IT/OT to future-proof our production and development facilities in Mannheim and Penzberg. You will lead lifecycle activities in automation and IT, collaborating with engineering and project teams.

The role requires a technical degree with extensive project experience, GMP knowledge, and strong German/English communication. Travel up to 30% between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Completed technical degree (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Automation Engineering) – Master's degree with 5-7 years or Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of experience. Alternatively, a vocational technical qualification with advanced training (Master Craftsman/Certified Technician) and 7-8 years of experience.
• Industry Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry as well as sound GMP knowledge.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven experience in project management and control methodologies within process automation and IT.
• Communication & Team Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership within matrix organizations.
• Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken German and English.
• Travel: Business travel (up to 30%), mainly between the Mannheim and Penzberg sites, is viewed as an enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise: As a technical expert, you are responsible for the planning, implementation, commissioning, qualification, and handover in the field of automation and IT. You support and advise colleagues and project managers as an expert on technical concepts and review user requirements.
• Project Management with Creative Scope: You independently manage small to medium-sized local CAPEX projects in the area of automation and IT.
• Partner Network & Vendor Management: You technically select external service providers, coordinate their assignments, and build a strong, future-oriented network.
• Troubleshooting & Innovation: You support troubleshooting and identify new technologies as well as cost-effective processes to continuously improve our site.
• Active Exchange: You actively contribute to the Engineering Community and promote cross-departmental knowledge transfer.
• Travel: You see travel activity of up to 30% as an enriching opportunity.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

German & English

Education

Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master Craftsman

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As a Project Engineer Automation IT/OT, you will play a key role in future-proofing our technical infrastructure. With your expertise in process automation and IT, you will create the interfaces that allow our state-of-the-art production and development facilities to interlock like clockwork.

Your New Team: You will become part of our dedicated team within Engineering Mannheim and Penzberg. We are a dynamic community of technical specialists and project managers who tackle complex technical challenges with curiosity, team spirit, and mutual support. Here, your opinion counts—together, we drive innovation and foster a work culture based on trust and connectivity.

Responsibilities | What Awaits You

As a technical expert, you will shape the entire lifecycle of our plants and ensure smooth operations. In doing so, you will take on the following exciting tasks:

• Subject Matter Expertise: As a technical expert, you are responsible for the planning, implementation, commissioning, qualification, and handover in the field of automation and IT. You support and advise colleagues and project managers as an expert on technical concepts and review user requirements.
• Project Management with Creative Scope: You independently manage small to medium-sized local CAPEX projects in the area of automation and IT.
• Partner Network & Vendor Management: You technically select external service providers, coordinate their assignments, and build a strong, future-oriented network.
• Troubleshooting & Innovation: You support troubleshooting and identify new technologies as well as cost-effective processes to continuously improve our site.
• Active Exchange: You actively contribute to the Engineering Community and promote cross-departmental knowledge transfer.
• Travel: You see travel activity of up to 30% as an enriching opportunity.

Qualifications | What You Bring

We are looking for an open-minded and technically adept individual who combines technical expertise with a passion for collaboration.

• Solid Education: Completed technical degree (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Automation Engineering) – Master's degree with 5-7 years or Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of experience. Alternatively, a vocational technical qualification with advanced training (Master Craftsman/Certified Technician) and 7-8 years of experience.
• Industry Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry as well as sound GMP knowledge.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven experience in project management and control methodologies within process automation and IT.
• Communication & Team Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership within matrix organizations.
• Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken German and English.
• Travel: Business travel (up to 30%), mainly between the Mannheim and Penzberg sites, is viewed as an enrichment.

Duration: This is a permanent position.

Find out more here: https://go.roche.com/Kandidaten-Benefits-DE

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.