Automation Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, computer science/engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related technical discipline with at least 1 year of automation experience; or associate degree or technical certificate in a related technical discipline with at least 3 years of automation experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and hands-on automation experience
• Working knowledge of software development and scripting using C# and Python, including the ability to read, troubleshoot, modify, test, and document code used for instrument control, workflow automation, data processing, system integration, and manufacturing support
• Hands-on experience supporting liquid handlers, laboratory automation, workflow integration, manufacturing automation, instrument integration, or automated laboratory or manufacturing systems
• Working knowledge of liquid handling workflows, plate-based processing, sample tracking, batch tracking, barcode-driven workflows, instrument setup, basic method troubleshooting, and manufacturing data capture requirements
• Experience configuring, operating, supporting, or troubleshooting automated liquid handling systems such as Tecan, Lynx, Hamilton, Beckman, or comparable platforms
• Experience supporting automated workflows that include instruments, consumables, plates, labels, barcode identifiers, data capture, and structured operator or system handoffs
• Experience documenting automation configurations, test results, troubleshooting outcomes, work instructions, training materials, and operational handoff information
• Ability to follow controlled procedures, execute testing, document technical changes, and communicate issues clearly across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Operational Technology, Enterprise Information Technology, and vendor teams
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, practical troubleshooting skills, and comfort working in active manufacturing or laboratory environments
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while escalating risks, blockers, and technical decisions appropriately
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Direct experience with Lynx and/or Tecan liquid handlers in a biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, life science, or advanced manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting DNA synthesis, oligonucleotide manufacturing, plate-based workflows, reagent delivery workflows, sample preparation, or high-throughput laboratory automation
• Experience with Tulip Manufacturing Execution System workflows, Laboratory Information Management Systems, electronic batch records, production data capture, operator guidance systems, or station-based digital work instructions
• Experience with scheduling software, batch scheduling logic, run sequencing, dispatching tools, production planning systems, optimization algorithms, or rules-based workflow automation
• Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted batching, algorithmic scheduling, automated queue management, hands-off workflow initiation, or decision-support tools for manufacturing or laboratory operations
• Familiarity with structured query language (SQL), Python, scripting, representational state transfer (REST) application programming interfaces (APIs), OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA), barcode systems, label printing systems, instrument event capture, database integrations, or manufacturing data pipelines
• Experience supporting Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), regulated, or quality-controlled environments, including commissioning, computer software assurance testing, change control support, and data integrity practices