Automation Engineering Manager | Automation Engineering Manager (f/m/d)

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Penzberg, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 24, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Automation Engineering Manager at Roche, you will serve as the primary technical lead for human biospecimen management in Germany. Your daily responsibilities involve overseeing high-density, automated ultra-cold storage solutions and a growing fleet of liquid sample handling robotics. You will be responsible for developing a strategic roadmap for biorepository automation, evaluating and procuring high-throughput technologies, and leading large-scale CAPEX projects from concept to completion. This role is critical in ensuring the operational reliability of systems that manage millions of valuable R&D samples. You will collaborate across global sites to integrate robotic solutions into the digital lab ecosystem, utilizing Six Sigma principles to optimize processes. This position is unique for its focus on cutting-edge medical R&D infrastructure, offering the chance to drive innovation in a world-leading diagnostics environment while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture in Penzberg.

Required Skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in automation engineering, systems engineering, or robotics
  • Proven experience in planning lab automation and digital laboratory processes
  • Extensive experience in system design, installation, qualification, and optimization of robotic and pneumatic systems
  • Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale CAPEX projects from concept to completion
  • Experience in the diagnostics industry is preferred

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Location: Penzberg, Germany. Travel: Less than 5% within Europe. Application requires an updated CV in English.