Biotechne

Biotechne

Process Automation Engineer - Robotics

Wallingford, CT · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$73k-$120kDetected 30 days ago
PythonSQLProduct ManagementProject ManagementProcess ImprovementSolidWorksRoboticsMechanical DesignControlsLabVIEWFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsSCADALean Manufacturing

About the role

  • By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
  • $73,100.00 - $120,200.00 Position Summary:

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement production and automations processes for new and existing products.
  • Utilize precision mechanical and mechanism design skills for integrating systems featuring automation, optics/detection, fluidics, and instrument components.
  • Apply system-level analysis to design cutting-edge automation systems and instruments, addressing complex challenges with technical finesse.
  • Collaborate with process, mechanical, and controls engineers to integrate automation into production lines and critical systems.
  • Lead or support automation-related troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support equipment commissioning, validation, and documentation in regulated environments (e.g., FDA, ISO).
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of automation trends, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Action-Oriented: Iterate and experiment with instrument design ideas promptly, advancing concepts towards efficient realization.
  • Product Lifecycle Support: Optimize designs for manufacturability, actively engage in the manufacturing transfer process, and ensure cost-effective solutions through fabrication technologies for instruments.
  • Team Collaboration: Foster innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration, engage in practical design/testing approaches, and actively participate in constructive feedback exchanges.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., MES, digital twins, IIoT) is desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to seeking feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

  • Experience in a regulated environment (pharma, medical device, biotech).
  • Knowledge of process modeling, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Exposure to scripting or industrial data tools (e.g., Python, SQL, R).
  • Project management skills.
  • Experience with validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) is a plus.
  • Experience with electrical automation design is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related field).
  • 5+ years of experience in automation and/or process engineering within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Proficient in automation platforms (e.g., LabView, Beckhoff, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of process mapping, control systems, and data acquisition.
  • Solidworks or other parametric 3D modeling software
  • Solidworks PDM familiarity

Compensation

  • $73,100.00 - $120,200.00 Position Summary:

Benefits

  • We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
  • We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
  • We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
  • We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

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