Automation Engineer - Robotics

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to support robotic laboratory operations and automation workflows within a life sciences environment. This role will focus on maintaining, programming, and optimizing integrated robotic systems that replicate laboratory bench workflows at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and program automated laboratory systems, including robotic platforms and liquid handling instruments

• Support automation workflows, including assay development and execution in collaboration with scientific teams

• Troubleshoot and maintain:

o Robotic systems

o Liquid handlers

o Integrated lab instrumentation

• Assist with automation software configuration (e.g., workflow scheduling platforms such as Momentum or equivalent)

• Partner with IT and engineering teams to support system integration and custom automation solutions

• Participate in:

o Instrument validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)

o Preventative maintenance coordination

o Vendor documentation review

• Maintain system ownership responsibilities, including:

o Access management

o Instrument lifecycle tracking

o Compliance adherence

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Robotic Experience

Hands-on experience with:

o Laboratory automation systems

o Liquid handling platforms

Experience working in a lab operations environment Exposure to instrument validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Experience with automation software platforms (e.g., Momentum or similar)