Automation Engineer (all genders)

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Toulouse
Department: Process and Product Design
Reports To: Manager, Technology Development Automation

About Us: this is who we are

At Just Evotec Biologics, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper?   #BeCUREious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role: Your challenge …in our journey

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Automation Engineer to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.

As an Automation Engineer at Just Evotec Biologics, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

What You’ll Do:

The Automation Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving the advancement of biopharmaceutical production through automation and digitalization. Building upon their experience and expertise in automation and digital technologies, they support the technological development across the P&PD lab automation group for all relevant activities.

• Design, write and troubleshoot scripts for Hamilton, TECAN, Andrew+ and other liquid handlers and pipetting robots.

• Assess commercially available liquid handlers for improving consistency, throughput, and efficiency of all laboratory workflows.

• Have awareness of commercially available instrumentation for the improvement of existing workflow processes and for the introduction of increased capability of antibody discovery efforts.

• Design, write and troubleshoot scripts in Visual Basic, Excel, Python or similar, that aid in sample handling, processing, and tracking in association with laboratory instrumentation.

• Collaborate with scientists within the Discovery group and immediate department to drive development, efficiency and integration of workflows.

• Utilize and integrate LIMS with instrumentation and laboratory workflows.

• Install, configure and commission Instrumentation and control system devices.

Who You Are:

• Knowledgeable of automation hardware including liquid handling robots, pipetting robots, centrifuges, incubators, and plate readers.

• Experienced with scripting with Tecan EVOware/FluentControl and/or Hamilton STAR.

• Able to interpret experimental needs and translate them into automation scripts.

• Experienced with high throughput cell culture (e.g. deep-well plate assays or robotics)

• Familiar with different automation hardware and ability to identify new applications to automate bench-scale workflows.

• An expertise user to automate experiments, models, and solutions using internal and external resources.

• Having a background with popular programing languages (e.g. Python) is a plus.

• Experienced with Instrumentation and Control systems including sensors, PLCs, communication protocols, and supervisory systems.

• Able to read and understand wiring connection diagrams.

• Skilled with basic understanding of network communication concepts like IP addressing, network segmentation, and TCP/IP.

• A problem solver with analytical skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Positive with good service motivation.

• Able to work, both in a team and individually.

• Able to work in an active, collaborative, constructive and respectful manner with all colleagues within and across departments.

• Demonstrated ability to work with flexibility in a changing and demanding environment.

• An engineer or master’s in engineering, biology or robotics.

• 5-7 years of biotechnology or biopharmaceutical experience in a life science laboratory.

Why Join Us:

• Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.

• Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

• Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.

• Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

• A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box—we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious?

If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind—just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you—and how it will shape the future of Just Evotec Biologics.

Let your curiosity guide your career—#BeCUREious and explore the endless possibilities at Just Evotec Biologics !

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.