Development Engineer Laboratory Automation & Robotics

The Position

Join a dynamic team working at the intersection of technology and innovation shaping the future of laboratory an inspiring and highly collaborative environment you will develop cutting-edge solutions that bridge science and engineering while setting new industry standards.

Bring your passion for technical excellence and help us build the next generation of automation platforms that accelerate scientific discovery and innovation.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role you will be responsible for the design integration and continuous enhancement of solutions for the automation and orchestration of laboratory instruments robotic systems and supporting peripheral equipment. You will ensure alignment with and compliance to global automation standards.
• You will automate laboratory workflows end-to-end from instrument control and workflow orchestration to the integration of data into higher-level IT and laboratory information systems (e.g. LIMS ELN MES Data Lakes). In addition you will continuously improve the related processes interfaces and automation building blocks.
• You will develop concepts for modular standards-based automation and integration architectures (e.g. based on MTP OPC UA REST or Message Broker technologies) and coordinate their implementation in close collaboration with laboratory stakeholders. Based on these concepts you will further develop existing standards for automation and software interfaces or establish new technical standards where required.
• Furthermore you will collaborate closely with internal and external partners including instrument vendors IT organizations and system integration partners to ensure seamless implementation and operation of automation solutions.
• You will also be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation and lifecycle management of automation and software components including monitoring troubleshooting update strategies and continuous optimization.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Automation Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related discipline combined with several years of relevant professional experience; alternatively a Bachelors degree with extensive relevant industry experience
• Strong expertise in software development and systems integration ideally within an industrial automation or laboratory automation environment
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes) and CI/CD methodologies
• Excellent knowledge of communication protocols such as REST OPC UA MQTT and TCP/IP as well as a solid understanding of hardware interfaces including Ethernet RS-232 and Digital I/O
• Experience with modular automation standards (e.g. MTP SiLA2) and/or orchestration platforms is considered a strong advantage
• Quality-focused mindset combined with strong business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to emerging technologies
• Fluent English and very good German language skills

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly cases of equal qualifications such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until August 23 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to August 13 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from end of August till beginning of September
Step 3: On-site interviews end of September till beginning of October

Please include the following documents when applying for this position: Cover Letter

Ready to contact us

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team

Tel: 49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: