Automation Technician | Elektroniker für Automatisierungstechnik (m/w/d)

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 10, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Join the Automation Technologies unit at Roche in Mannheim, where you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing modern logistics systems. As an Automation Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities involve performing independent maintenance, inspections, and repairs on high-tech intralogistics equipment, including automated storage and retrieval systems. You will be tasked with troubleshooting operational faults—sometimes working at heights—and implementing small programming changes to improve system performance. This role is unique because it combines hands-on technical work with high-level automation systems like robotics and camera technology in a world-leading healthcare environment. You will also manage spare parts and maintain technical documentation to ensure maximum plant availability. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is committed to continuous improvement processes (KVP) to ensure life-changing medicines reach patients globally.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as an Electronics Technician for Automation Technology, Mechatronics Technician, or a comparable technical qualification.

Experience

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in the maintenance and support of modern machinery and systems
  • Professional experience in intralogistics, specifically with fully automated storage/retrieval machines and shuttle systems
  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting and performing minor programming modifications
  • Proven track record of working independently and in a structured manner within a team environment

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to work shifts (including nights), Saturdays, and on-call duty. Must be comfortable working at heights. Permanent full-time contract.