Head of Automation (m/f/d)

For 50 years, we have been an innovative and forward-thinking partner to the pharmaceutical industry through the development, manufacturing, and distribution of production systems for drug packaging. As one of the market leaders, we owe our success not least to our 2,600 competent employees in our plants in Ilshofen, Neuenstein, and Büchen. They work every day with enthusiasm, ingenuity, and expertise to continuously expand our global success.

Become a part of our strong team and enrich us starting immediately in Ilshofen as

Head of Automation (m/f/d)
Reference number: 2026-114

• Responsibility for the programming and commissioning of aseptic filling machines as well as ensuring consistently high product quality and adherence to deadlines
• Professional, disciplinary, and results-oriented leadership of employees
• Involvement in the development of new machine concepts
• Resource planning
• Participation in the implementation of strategic goals as well as optimization of operational processes
• Partial programming of controls for customer-specific systems as well as implementation of the specified specifications
• Technical support and troubleshooting

• Completed training as an Electronics Technician (m/f/d) for Automation Technology, further training as a Technician (m/f/d) (specializing in Electrical Engineering), or comparable knowledge and skills
• Relevant professional experience in automation for pharmaceutical machines
• Many years of practical experience in PLC programming
• Structured and independent way of working
• Strategic thinking and willingness to change
• Organizational, communication, and assertiveness skills, as well as pronounced leadership competence

• Secure job with prospects
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days of vacation
• Possibility of mobile working depending on the task
• Access to Corporate Benefits
• JobRad (Company Bike Program)
• A variety of further training opportunities
• Exciting tasks and projects

... and much more!

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