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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