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≈ $45k – $113k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Germany)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 18, 2026.

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Sartorius is a German life science tools company headquartered in Göttingen that supplies bioprocess equipment and consumables, laboratory instruments, cell culture media, filtration and fluid management systems and analytics for biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing. Founded in 1870, Sartorius AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and holds the majority of Sartorius Stedim Biotech, its Aubagne-based bioprocessing arm listed on Euronext Paris, with sites across Europe, North America and Asia. It hires field service and application engineers, production and quality technicians, process and operations engineers, planners, finance specialists and apprentices.
For the Process Automation department, we are seeking a Process Automation Engineer (x|f|m) on a permanent basis for Sartorius Stedim Systems GmbH. In this role, you are responsible for the functional design and the industrial software of our biopharmaceutical systems. You act as an interface between process design and qualification.

The team looks forward to shaping the future together with you. The position is full-time and based on site in Guxhagen (near Kassel).

Grow with us - Your Responsibilities

  • In this role, you develop design documents in the field of automation and take responsibility for reviewing and approving documents with technical content
  • You are responsible for the development and maintenance of the software of our biopharmaceutical systems in accordance with the ISA S88 design philosophy
  • On a project basis, you support the integration of Sartorius automation platforms into higher-level systems such as DeltaV, PCS 7, etc., and develop project-specific automation concepts, software, and layouts based on this
  • You work across disciplines with other departments and support projects in upstream, downstream, and freeze & thaw areas using various automation platforms
  • During the concept and proposal phase of a project, you provide technical consulting to our customers on site and identify customer-specific requirements (User Requirements Specification)
  • You are responsible for creating and maintaining system documentation and user manuals
  • In addition, you perform functional tests, approve the programmed software (Software Factory Acceptance Test), and support Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests

What will convince us

  • A successfully completed technical degree in automation engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
  • Several years of professional experience in programming automation solutions, as well as solid knowledge of programmable logic controllers, DeltaV, or comparable tools
  • This is complemented by knowledge of network communication (Ethernet TCP/UDP) and experience with fieldbus systems such as Profinet, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, etc.
  • Experience in high-level programming languages is desirable
  • Initial experience with biopharmaceutical processes in upstream or downstream is an advantage
  • Initial experience in leading technical projects is a plus
  • A structured way of working, very good organizational skills, strong communication skills, and team spirit distinguish you
  • Fluent German and English skills as well as a willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 15%) complete your profile

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
  • Work life balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules, sabbaticals
  • Attractive compensation: Vacation and holiday bonuses including pension benefits with a 37.5 hr. week (SSS, SSP), 30 vacation days
  • Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
  • Financial allowances: Childcare costs, supplementary long-term care insurance and an attractive offer of supplementary occupational disability insurance (without health check)
  • Future contribution: Annual choice between five additional vacation days or a special payment

We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, 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

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