Senior Automation Engineer (Process Automation)

About the role

SpiraTec France, part of the internationally active SpiraTec Group since 2024, supports the process industry from idea to implementation of complex projects, with headquarters in Paris and an engineering office near Lyon. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will deliver automation solutions for leading industrial clients, taking ownership of projects from concept through commissioning and ongoing customer support.

Key responsibilities

• Own automation projects from concept, planning, commissioning to ongoing customer support
• Advise clients and develop tailored automation solutions
• Design, implement, qualify and commission state-of-the-art automation systems
• Act as a trusted partner for customers and suppliers, ensuring good communication and successful project execution
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and take part in internal project management and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Completed technical education (technician, engineering degree, university of applied sciences or university degree)
• Strong understanding of process engineering for developing functional specifications
• Experience in pharmaceutical environments (CSV, GAMP5) is appreciated but not mandatory
• Fluent French and English; German is appreciated but not mandatory
• Willingness to spend several weeks at customer sites when required

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with DCS systems such as Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, Honeywell PKS or CopaData Zenon in process automation
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with strong problem-solving skills

What we offer

• Annual gross salary of EUR 50,000 to 65,000 depending on experience and expertise
• Flexible working hours, compensated overtime and mobile working
• Tailored training programmes and continuous learning opportunities
• Flat hierarchies, agile onboarding with a dedicated buddy, and team events