Visual Controls and Machine Vision Expert

Join our Automation team as a Visual Controls and Machine Vision Expert (x|f|m) and implement the strategy for visual inspection and control technologies in line with our Vision Technology Roadmaps. Integrate the latest technologies into manufacturing for inline visual inspection and automation, and support object detection and the integration of machine vision systems. This is how you help our teams focus on what matters most: better health for more people. The position is based in Aubagne (France), or alternatively in Goettingen (Germany), with the possibility of working remotely several days a week. You will join a team of 30 dedicated colleagues who look forward to shaping the future together with you.

Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities

• Implement the strategy for your technology area in line with the technology and automation roadmaps, and contribute to their further development
• Lead technical projects to introduce vision systems and conduct feasibility studies. Assess processes, systems and equipment to optimize the use of visual inspection solutions
• Manage and implement vision control systems for inline quality inspection, as well as machine vision systems for automated applications in physical AI and robotics
• Take technical responsibility for automated visual inspections and further develop the use of vision control systems
• Support technical discussions with key stakeholders, manufacturers and customers
• Challenge existing visual inspection practices and establish best practices
• Participate, where required, in non-conformance investigations, root cause analyses and quality risk assessments related to visual inspection
• Provide your technical expertise for process validation and qualification activities

What Will Convince Us

• Technical master’s degree in vision technology, engineering or a related field
• Several years of professional experience with vision control systems, along with experience using relevant camera technology and computer vision systems for feature and object detection
• Proven expertise and achievements in at least one of the following technology areas: inline visual quality inspection or vision control systems in automation or robotics
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach complex challenges from new perspectives, combined with analytical thinking and a structured, solution-oriented working style
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to foster open communication, set clear expectations and promote a culture of learning and innovation
• Fluent English; Willingness to travel internationally

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
• Work Life Balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules, sabbaticals, Workation
• Attractive Compensation: Vacation and holiday bonuses including pension benefits with a 35 hr. week, 30 vacation days
• 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
• 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