Head of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (m/w/d)

Do you want to shape global automation at Sartorius and make production lines more efficient? As the Head of Industrial Automation and Control Systems in the Manufacturing Technology team in Göttingen, you will develop and implement the global automation strategy. You will focus on quality, costs, and timely delivery, contributing to better healthcare access. You can work remotely several days a week.

• Lead and further develop a global team of around 30 automation and control technology specialists

• Establish and implement global automation strategies, control architectures (such as PLC and SCADA), and standards

• Coordinate global automation projects, establish planning processes, and set priorities to ensure quality, budget, timelines, and performance are met

• Ensure reliable, secure, and modern automation solutions and foster collaboration between engineering, production, IT, and other areas

• Take responsibility for AMR technology, including seamless logistics, connectivity, VDA standards, and global rollout

• Drive new automation technologies and Industry 4.0 projects, continually improve existing platforms, and develop digital applications for production

• A completed degree in a relevant engineering discipline

• Several years of leadership experience in an engineering role with a focus on automation technology, with achievements in strategy, standards, processes, and systems

• Profound knowledge of industrial automation and its application in a global environment

• Experience in project management, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

• Strong leadership and management skills to build a high-performance team

• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

📈 Personal development through mentoring, leadership programmes, talent discussions, internal seminars, and coaching for managers

🏢 A large, modern campus with open-space offices, terraces, a company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, an Italian bistro with ice cream, a fitness studio, and childcare

🤝 Comprehensive onboarding with an online platform even before starting, welcome workshops, and a buddy as a contact person

🚗 Car leasing, bike leasing, a large free car park, and good bus connections

🌍 A welcoming culture with mutual support, team spirit, and international collaboration

👥 Networks on various topics, such as coaching, agile working, and business women's network

🌍🌈 We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and look forward to your compelling application. 🌈🌍