Senior Automation Engineer

Scienta; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading innovator in the biotech sector is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance their advanced automation systems within a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical setting. Based near Hamburg, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial control systems and strong technical qualifications.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience with industrial control systems.
• Experience working in GMP-compliant environments preferred.
• Fluency in German and English required.

Aufgaben

• Lead installation and commissioning of automation systems.
• Prepare and approve technical documentation and system schematics.
• Support and maintain process control systems.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Technical qualification in energy/process automation

Degree in electrical or automation engineering

Tools

PLCs (Simatic S5/S7, TIA Portal)

WinCC

PCS7

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to take the next step in your automation career? Our client is a leading innovator in the biotech sector, operating internationally with a strong focus on sustainable pharmaceutical production. With over 130 employees across sites in Northern Germany and North America, the company develops and manufactures cutting-edge cancer therapies using state-of-the-art biotechnological processes. Their production site near Hamburg is home to one of the largest plant-cell culture fermentation facilities in the world, and they are currently undergoing major expansion and modernization.

Key Responsibilities :

As an Automation Engineer / Technician, you will play a central role in the setup and operation of advanced automation systems within a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical environment. Your responsibilities will include :

• Leading the installation, qualification, and commissioning of automation systems (e.g., fermenters, purification units, utility systems, and cleanroom areas).
• Preparing and approving technical documentation, system schematics, and planning materials.
• Acting as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to drive project success.
• Supporting and maintaining process control systems and computer-based automation infrastructure to ensure reliable, compliant operations.
• Participating in the on-call rotation to provide technical support for critical systems.

Requirements :

We're seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented automation expert with a strong background in regulated environments. The ideal candidate will have :

• A technical qualification in energy / process automation or a degree in electrical or automation engineering (or similar).
• Several years of experience with industrial control systems, ideally including PLCs (Simatic S5 / S7, TIA Portal), WinCC, and PCS7.
• A successful track record of executing automation projects in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, or plant engineering sectors.
• Experience working in GMP-compliant environments (preferred).
• Fluency in German and English

Automation Engineer • Hamburg, Germany, Germany