CareerPlan

Head of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (x|w|m)

Göttingen, NIEDERSACHSENRemoteFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead global industrial automation and control systems strategy and implementation to improve production line performance, quality, cost, and delivery.

Role type

Senior leadership IC (Head of Industrial Automation and Control Systems)

Builds

Global automation strategies, PLC/SCADA architectures, AMR technology solutions, and Industry 4.0 initiatives for manufacturing.

Domain

Life Sciences / Manufacturing Automation

Required skills

Strategic leadership, global project management, industrial automation expertise, AMR technology, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Additional languages beyond English

Technologies

PLC, SCADA, AMR, Industry 4.0

Responsibilities

Lead a global team of ~30 engineers, define and implement global automation strategies and standards, coordinate global automation projects, ensure reliable and state-of-the-art automation solutions, drive AMR technology and end-to-end logistics, advance Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership