POSITION SUMMARY:
The Automation Engineer I will design and build high performance, automated process equipment used for manufacturing and/or laboratory automation systems. These systems include, but are not limited to automated reagent dispensers, assembly, machine vision, and liquid handling systems for micro-plate test kit and micro-fluidic assay cartridges used in the biodefense, clinical, and life-science markets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Closely work with cross-functional teams to support the needs of new product development programs and expand the capacity of existing manufacturing lines through automation
- Configure, validate and troubleshoot automation system hardware
- Provide equipment support to the consumables manufacturing group and the assay development group
- Design and build automated assembly and process equipment
- Design and build fixtures for manufacturing and assay development
- Interact with outside vendors to source equipment and components
- Support new product development
- Specific duties may vary depending upon department requirements
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering is required
o 3 years’ experience in automation equipment design may be substituted for degree
- 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks) modeling is required
- Prior experience in specifying, selecting and integrating assembly, process control and inspection instrumentation such as industrial robots, PLCs, machine vision, and digital and analog sensors is desirable
- Experience in a cGMP, ISO or other regulated production environment is a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to demonstrate solid understanding of automation engineering principles
- Ability to develop, integrate and validate systems
- Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background
o Logical problem solving and ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
- Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
o Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of project data
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding environment with changing priorities