Senior Automation Engineer (f/m/x)

SpiraTec AG; Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on cutting-edge projects

Flexible hours & mobile working

Tailored training programs

Flat hierarchies & team culture

Agile onboarding with buddy

Team events & activities

Competitive salary (€50k–€65k)

Job summary

SpiraTec France, part of the SpiraTec Group, delivers advanced automation and digital transformation for the process industry with a strong focus on projects from concept to commissioning. You will own automation projects, tailor solutions, and coordinate with clients and suppliers on-site and at customer sites.

We value hands-on engineers who can work independently or in a team, with fluency in French and English and willingness to spend time at customer sites to gain on-site experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with DCS in process automation.
• Experience in pharmaceutical environments (CSV, GAMP5) appreciated but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of process engineering for functional specifications as basis for programming.
• Completed technical education (e.g. technician, university of applied sciences, or university degree).
• Able to work independently and in a team; strong problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of automation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Advise clients and develop tailored automation solutions.
• Design, implement, qualify, and commission automation systems.
• Position as a trusted partner for customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support internal project management and continuous improvement.

Skills

DCS experience

Process automation

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

French & English

Education

Technical education (technician, university of applied sciences, or university degree)

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens PCS7

Honeywell PKS

CopaData Zenon

Job description

SpiraTec France has been part of the internationally active SpiraTec Group since 2024 and brings extensive expertise in process engineering, industrial IT, automation, and digital transformation to the French market.

With our headquaters in Paris and an engineering office near Lyon, we support the process industry from the initial idea through to the successful implementation of complex projects.

If you´re looking for an innovative work environment that offers international opportunities, exciting technologies, and plenty of room for personal growth, then SpiraTec France is the right place for you.

What are your tasks

As a Senior Automation Engineer (f/m/x), you will play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions for leading industrial clients. From the first concept to final commissioning, you will take ownership of projects and contribute directly to their success.

Your responsibilites include:

• Taking full ownership of automation projects, from concept development through planning to commissioning and ongoing customer support.
• Advising clients and developing tailored automation solutions that meet their technical and operations needs.
• Designing, implementing, qualifiying, and commissioning state-of-the-art automation systems.
• Positioning as a trusted partner for customers and suppliers, ensuring good communication and successful project execution.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and involved in internal project management and continous improvement.

What we appreciate about you

We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer (f/m/x) who combines strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach and enjoys working in a project environment.

• You have extensive, hands-on experience with DCS (Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, Honeywell PKS, CopaData Zenon or other common automation systems) in the field of process automation.
• Experience in pharmaceutical environments (CSV, GAMP5 standards) will be appreciated additionally, but are not mandatory.
• You have a strong unterstanding of process engineering for the development of functional specifications as a basis for further programming.
• You hold a completed technical education (e.g. technican, university of applied science, or university degree).
• You work both independently and in a team-oriented manner and in addition, you demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on mentality.
• You communicate confidently in French and English. Other languages (German) will be appreciated, but are not mandatory.
• You are open to spending several weeks at customer sites when required and appreciate the oppertunitiy to work closely with clients and gain valuable on-site project experience.

What awaits you at SpiraTec

• Work on cutting-edge projects: Help to drive digital transformation through innovative technologies, automation solutions, Industry 4.0, and digitalization initiatives in a future-oriented company.
• Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance: Flexible working hours, compensated overtime, and the possibility of mobile working, supported by state-of-the-art equipment.
• Accelerate your development: Tailored traning programs and continuous learning oppertunities.
• Collaborative & empowering culture: Flat hierarchies, a team-oriented work culture, short decision-making processes and an open and transparent communication style.
• A smooth onboarding experience: An agile onboarding and a dedicated buddy who will support you during your integration and help you quickly feel part of the team.
• Celebrate achievments togehter: Team events, sports activities, holiday parties, and many more oppertunities to connect with colleagues and have fun.
• Receive a competitive salary package: The annual gross salary ranging from €50,000 to €65,0000, depending on your experience, qualifications, and expertise.

Would you like to bevome part of the team?