Automation Expert (Fixed-term 5 years) | Automation Expert (m/w/d) befristet für 5 Jahre

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Penzberg, Bayern, Deutschland
Published May 7, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As an Automation Expert within the Chemical Process Engineering & Manufacturing team at Roche Penzberg, you will serve as a critical bridge between theoretical engineering and practical production. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting plant management with technical and automation-related challenges, representing production interests in investment projects, and overseeing the commissioning of new facilities to ensure they meet rigorous safety and quality standards. You will also conduct risk assessments, manage functional safety documentation, and evaluate emerging automation technologies. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in chemical production environments who enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and coaching. The position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving diagnostic production in a high-precision environment, with a fixed-term contract duration of five years.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in a technical field such as Automation Technology, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Plant Engineering.

Experience

  • 5+ years of professional experience in chemical production project environments or routine operations
  • Profound experience in process automation
  • Experience in commissioning industrial plants
  • Experience in safety-relevant documentation and risk analysis

Languages

German (Basic)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract for 5 years. Location: Penzberg, Germany. Full-time position.