Automation Engineer Control Design (x|f|m) – On-site
We are currently looking for an Automation Engineer Control Design (x|f|m) for Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH, based at our headquarters in Göttingen or alternatively at our site in Pompey, France. In this role, you will design and validate advanced control concepts for our next-generation chromatography platforms. You will develop innovative strategies and verify them through Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will transform ideas into high-performing solutions, ensuring seamless integration across our chromatography systems and downstream portfolio. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas in emerging areas such as digital twin technology and machine learning – helping us shape the future together.
Grow with us – Your Responsibilities
Design, configure, and test control concepts for chromatography units, working closely with Bioprocess Engineers to optimize the performance of our chromatography systems
Implement control logic using Matlab|Simulink
Build and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing setups to validate control logic, simulate process conditions, and ensure reliable system behavior before site commissioning.
Collaborate with process engineers, hardware engineers, and test management to ensure alignment between automation, hardware, and process requirements.
Participate in technical reviews to define automation and control requirements.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders in R&D, automation, and data analytics
Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation tools and testing methodologies
What will convince us
Master’s degree in Control Engineering, Automation, Informatics or related field. PhD is an advantage
Experience in automation|control system development
Proficiency with Matlab|Simulink and Python
Strong understanding of process control principles, instrumentation, and P&ID interpretation
Experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, OPC, Ethernet|IP)
Experience with simulation or HIL testing environments for validation of control logic
Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical problem-solving skills
Proficiency in English, German or French can be advantageous
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings , coaching for managers
Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
Travel benefits: Company car, car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections
This is on top: Home office workstation, rent subsidy and collective accident insurance
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network
We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.
Ready to join Sartorius?
À propos de Sartorius
Sartorius fait partie de la solution dans la lutte contre le cancer, la démence et de nombreuses autres maladies. Nos technologies permettent de traduire plus rapidement les découvertes scientifiques en médecine, afin que les patients du monde entier puissent accéder aux nouvelles thérapies.
Nous cherchons des talents ambitieux et des esprits créatifs pour nous rejoindre sur cette voie. Des personnes qui souhaitent faire progresser leur carrière dans un environnement international dynamique. Vous aussi, faites partie de la solution! Nous attendons avec impatience votre candidature.
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At Sartorius, we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives is critical for our mission of simplifying progress in life sciences and bioprocessing so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We therefore actively recruit and hire diverse talent from a mix of cultures, genders, age groups, physical and mental abilities, educational backgrounds, career paths and more, and do not tolerate any discrimination against applicants or employees.