Senior Automation Engineer

VivaBioCell S.p.A.; Udine; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VivaBioCell S.p.A. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design and optimize automated systems for adherent cell expansion workflows. You’ll work at the intersection of biology, hardware, and software to translate complex processes into scalable automation solutions.

This high-impact role requires precision, innovation, and system thinking in a multidisciplinary environment, including collaboration with software, hardware, and biology teams.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in industrial or process automation.
• Ability to design and optimize complex automation systems.
• Experience with control, robotics, or motion systems.
• Familiarity with regulated environments is a plus.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve automated cell expansion systems.
• Translate protocols into robust automation workflows.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and biology teams.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support validation, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Assist integration of single-use components and modular architectures.

Skills

Industrial automation

System design

Robotics / motion systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Systems thinking

Job description

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will design and optimize advanced automated systems supporting adherent cell expansion workflows.

You will work at the intersection of biology, hardware, and software, translating complex biological processes into scalable, reliable, and reproducible automation solutions.

This is a high-impact role within a multidisciplinary environment where precision, innovation, and system thinking are essential.

What you’ll do

• Design and improve automated systems for cell expansion processes.
• Translate biological protocols into robust automation workflows.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, hardware designers, and biology teams.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support integration of single-use components and modular architectures.
• Contribute to validation, testing, and continuous improvement of automation platforms.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in industrial automation or process automation.
• Proven ability to design and optimize complex systems.
• Experience with control systems, robotics, or motion systems.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (biotech, pharma, medical devices) is a plus.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Systems-thinking mindset and problem-solving attitude.

Type: Full-time

Location: On-site / Hybrid

Department: Engineering

Experience: Senior (5+ years)