Automation Engineer

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 adherenceREQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: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 environmentNICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Exposure to instrument validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) Experience with automation software platforms (e.g., Momentum or similar)