Stephan Hesse-Ribouni

Project Engineer | Lab Engineering & Automation | Bridging Engineering in Regulated Environments

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

Known for connecting disciplines and creating clarity across interfaces in regulated environments.

Experience

  • Bayer (Berlin, Germany · On-site)
    • Project Engineer - QC Lab Engineering (R&D, GMP)
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      - Delivering investment and implementation projects in QC lab operations (planning, prioritization, execution, handover) - Building decision-ready documentation (one-pagers, project briefs, requirements, risk and compliance assessments) - Cross-functional coordination: lab/QC, engineering, procurement, finance, suppliers & technicians - Ensuring compliance across GMP/Data Integrity awareness and HSE requirements - Energy & efficiency evaluations (e.g., consumption analyses, cost-benefit, amortization logic) - Driving practical automation & digital improvements (incl. AI-supported workflows where appropriate) Safety / Compliance / Governance ######################### First Aider | Safety Officer | Energy Officer | Role Coordinator (Team governance) Engineering & Delivery ################# Lab engineering investments | automation & integration | risk/safety/CE | vendor & stakeholder steering Digital & AI Enablement ################## AI multiplier: evaluating tools, building workflows, API-based automation, adoption & enablement

    • Development Technician (R&D, Production)
      Jun 2006 - Dec 2022 · 16 yrs 7 mos

      Electrical Engineering & Project Management ################################## Design, development, and implementation of tools, devices, and automated machinery. Core Responsibilities & Expertise ######################### - Lightweight and collaborative robot systems - Control cabinet design, configuration, and installation - Prototyping and system integration - Programming: C, PLC (SPS), and safety systems - PCB and electronic board design - Compliance with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - Risk assessment according to ISO 12100 - Functional safety implementation according to ISO 13849 - Preparation of EC Declarations of Conformity Selected Projects ############# - Process controllers for leak, time, and temperature monitoring - Fluid level handling and leak detection systems - Temperature control and syringe heating tools - Robotic palletizing systems (UR10) - Robotic loading and handling systems (UR3e) - Liquid catheterization robot - High-speed handling systems using LinMot drives - Homogenizers, denesting machines, and capping machines - Mobile robot cartridge handling systems (UR3e) Key Competencies ############## - EU Machinery Directive & CE conformity - Occupational health and safety - Risk assessment and documentation - SAP P2R - Functional safety systems

  • Vollzeit-Elternschaft at Career Break
    Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 · 7 mos

  • Reise at Career Break
    Sep 2011 - Aug 2012 · 1 yr

  • Schering AG (Berlin, Germany)
    • Measurement and Control Technician
      Mar 2002 - May 2006 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      troubleshooting | fixing | modifiying | maintenance of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Process Plants

    • Apprenticeship Industrial Electronic Technician for Production Engineering
      Sep 1998 - Feb 2002 · 3 yrs 6 mos