At Sartorius, in Ann Arbor, MI, the on-site Operations Engineer role contributes to ensuring that manufacturing and shipping processes meet defined specifications and quality expectations. This position supports reliable production through continuous improvement of assembly processes for bioanalytical instruments, connecting Production, Quality, and R&D in a fast-evolving life science environment. As part of a global organization operating in growing markets, the role enables meaningful impact and long-term development opportunities.
- Own and continuously improve the assembly process for bioanalytical instruments to achieve stable, repeatable, and high-quality output
- Troubleshoot production issues on the line and drive structured root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Define and maintain assembly standards, work instructions, and critical process parameters (CTQs)
- Act as the interface between Production, Quality, and R&D to translate product design into scalable manufacturing processes
- Support product changes and new product introductions (NPI) to ensure smooth integration into assembly operations
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in several of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, laser, fluidics, computer systems, or light industrial environments
- Understanding and application of ISO 9000 or other quality systems
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
- Experience in structured problem-solving approaches
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and basic knowledge of analytical software packages
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Alignment with company values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/career
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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [email protected]
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in electrical, mechanical, laser, fluidics, computer systems, or light industrial environments
- Understanding and application of ISO 9000 or other quality systems
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
- Experience in structured problem-solving approaches
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and basic knowledge of analytical software packages
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Alignment with company values (Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment)
Sartorius Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sartorius and has not been reviewed or approved by Sartorius.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with dental, vision, HSA/FSA, EAP, and wellness resources across many locations. Quality of core medical, dental, and vision is characterized as solid.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a company match highlighted in U.S. materials and employer‑verified listings. The match is characterized as generous at some sites.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible hours and hybrid/home‑office options are available where roles and regions allow, with role‑dependent perks in some locations. Broader extras such as commuter benefits, discounts, and tuition assistance add optionality where eligible.
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What We Do
Sartorius is a leading international partner of life sciences research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. We help our customers #SimplifyProgress from drug discovery to manufacturing so that more people can have access to better medicine. With this, we are #PartOfTheSolution in the fight against diseases worldwide. With innovative laboratory instruments and consumables, the our Lab Products & Services division focuses on laboratories performing research and quality control at pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies as well as academic research institutes. The Bioprocess Solutions division, with its broad product portfolio focusing on single-use solutions, helps customers manufacture biotech medications, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies safely, rapidly, and economically. Based in Göttingen, Germany, Sartorius also has a strong global reach with around 60 production and sales sites worldwide. We regularly expand our portfolio through the acquisition of complementary technologies. In 2023, Sartorius generated sales revenue of around 3.4 billion euros. Currently, around 14,600 employees from around 110 nations are working for customers around the globe. Join our team, partner or collaborate with us.
