Head of Industrial Automation and Control Systems

Join our Manufacturing Technology team as Head of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (x|f|m) and shape the global automation strategy and its implementation. Improve the performance of our production lines and drive end-to-end automation excellence, with a focus on quality, cost and delivery reliability. This is how you help our teams focus on what matters: better health for more people.
The position is based in Goettingen with the possibility to work some days in a week remotely.

Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of around 30 automation and control systems experts and develop the team’s capabilities
• Define and implement global automation strategies, control system architectures (PLC, SCADA, etc.) and standards for automation and control systems
• Coordinate global automation projects, develop planning processes and set priorities to ensure delivery in terms of quality, budget, schedule and performance
• Ensure reliable, safe and state-of-the-art automation solutions and foster collaboration across Engineering, Production, IT and other functions
• Take responsibility for AMR technology, including end-to-end logistics, connectivity, VDA standards and global rollout
• Drive innovative automation technologies and Industry 4.0 initiatives, continuously improve existing platforms and develop digital use cases for production to further increase efficiency and operational excellence

What Will Convince Us

• University degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Several years of leadership experience in an engineering function focused on automation technology, with a proven track record in strategic leadership and in developing and implementing effective strategies, standards, processes and systems
• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation and its application in a global environment
• Proven experience in project management, continuous improvement and driving operational excellence
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to develop a high-performing and skilled team
• Fluent English; additional language skills are an advantage

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX and TecDAX, 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: Car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network
• This position is filled within the Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH

We promote diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, age groups, disabilities, and cultural backgrounds.

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers