For over 100 years, we have been the family-run company of the technology leaders in dosing, filling and packaging demanding products – from liquid to solid. Around 3,700 employees at 24 international locations and over 85% export represent the global focus of Optima and develop groundbreaking solutions, systems and technologies for our four business areas: Consumer, Life Science, Nonwovens and Pharma. Together we do everything we can to ensure that our team is in the future Optima, the best is #wecareforpeople As Group Manager Software Development Automation (m/w/d) you are part of Optima Pharma. In the development and production of intelligent turnkey filling solutions including isolator and freeze dryers, you will work with the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Future-oriented, sustainable and flexible.

You take over the professional and disciplinary leadership of a software team with a focus on agile, efficient and motivating cooperation. You are responsible for the planning, prioritization and successful implementation of software projects for pharmaceutical pilot plants and prototypes. With your team and in close cooperation with engineering teams, you develop interdisciplinary mechatronic solutions as well as software architectures. You ensure the quality of the software and regulatory compliance, taking into account, for example, GAMP 5, FDA, CFR 21 Part 11 by testing, reviews and verification. You manage innovation projects in close interface work with internal and external stakeholders and with respect to budget and resources and accompany the implementation until commissioning and complete documentation.

You have a completed university degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation technology or a comparable qualification. You will be happy to use your existing leadership experience to promote innovation and guide your team efficiently and motivatingly. Multiannual professional experience in special pharmaceutical machinery and plant engineering and in dealing with regulatory requirements are already bringing you with . You have a sound knowledge of the development, programming and commissioning of automation solutions with common PLC systems such as Siemens SIMATIC TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer or Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. Secure knowledge of PLC programming according to IEC 61131-3 as well as experience in the analysis of existing applications. Knowledge of object-oriented programming is advantageous. Secure knowledge of English and high engagement complete your profile.

Family atmosphere in the international group challenging activities in a professional environment Good development opportunities through continuous growth of the Group Flexible working time Extensive training measures