Automation Engineer Control Design (x|f|m) – On-site
About The Position
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
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Control Engineering, Automation, Informatics or related field.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- PhD is an advantage
- Proficiency in English, German or French can be advantageous
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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
