Senior Automation Engineer

This is a 12-month contract position.

The Senior Automation Engineer provides senior-level technical leadership and hands-on execution for automation robotics liquid handling and instrument integration projects supporting oligonucleotide manufacturing and process development activities at the Petaluma site. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Petaluma this role works closely with Manufacturing Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Process Design Facilities Quality Operational Technology Enterprise Information Technology and external vendors to design implement troubleshoot and optimize automated systems that improve productivity quality reliability and scalability of manufacturing operations. This role rapidly assesses current processes identifies high-value automation opportunities develops practical implementation plans and executes technical solutions from concept through commissioning operational handoff and knowledge transfer to internal personnel.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:

• Champion a proactive safety culture across automation and robotics engineering activities including work around reagents solvents chemicals flammables corrosives and automated equipment
• Design develop configure and deploy automation solutions supporting oligonucleotide synthesis liquid handling laboratory automation sample preparation material movement and manufacturing support workflows
• Evaluate manual workflows and identify automation opportunities that improve throughput quality process reliability ergonomics labor utilization and data integrity
• Develop automation concepts system architectures implementation plans functional specifications user requirements design specifications test protocols and commissioning documentation
• Configure integrate and troubleshoot robotic systems liquid handling platforms automated synthesis platforms Shasta-related instrument integrations plate handling workflows reagent delivery automation and continuous DNA processing automation initiatives
• Design and implement controls or integration approaches for pumps valves sensors process monitoring equipment programmable logic controller systems manufacturing software databases and operational technology systems
• Integrate automation equipment with manufacturing execution systems (MES) laboratory information management systems (LIMS) databases manufacturing software data collection platforms and operational technology systems in collaboration with Operational Technology Software Data Engineering and Enterprise Information Technology
• Support equipment installation startup commissioning troubleshooting root cause analysis corrective actions operational readiness and IQ/OQ/PQ or computer software assurance (CSA)-aligned validation activities for new modified or integrated automation systems
• Partner with Manufacturing MSAT Quality Facilities Supply Chain and vendors to execute automation projects while maintaining alignment with production needs and compliance expectations
• Provide knowledge transfer training materials work instructions support documentation technical handoff and other deliverables needed for internal sustainment
• Adhere to company policies procedures safety expectations data integrity requirements and engineering standards; perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering mechanical engineering biomedical engineering mechatronics automation engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable work experience
• Senior-level hands-on experience designing deploying troubleshooting and improving automation systems in biotechnology life sciences diagnostics pharmaceutical manufacturing advanced manufacturing or a related technical environment
• Demonstrated experience with robotics automated liquid handling laboratory automation instrument integration process automation and/or controls engineering
• Experience developing and deploying automated equipment robotic workcells liquid handling systems instrument integrations or manufacturing automation platforms in production or process development environments
• Ability to translate manufacturing and process requirements into practical robust maintainable and scalable automation designs
• Experience creating technical documentation such as requirements design documents control narratives test protocols commissioning plans troubleshooting guides training materials and operational handoff records
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety practices data integrity expectations engineering documentation commissioning operational handoff and sustained support of automated systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences including internal teams and external vendors
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while collaborating closely with Manufacturing Quality Facilities Supply Chain Operational Technology Enterprise Information Technology and external partners

Desired Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Direct experience with automated oligonucleotide biochemical diagnostic pharmaceutical or life science manufacturing processes
• Experience with automated liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton Beckman Tecan Lynx or comparable systems
• Experience with high-throughput DNA synthesizers such as Shasta Abacus Ark MerMade or comparable systems
• Experience with robotics platforms such as Universal Robots FANUC Epson Precise Automation collaborative robotics or comparable systems
• Experience with PLC programming sensors valves pumps safety interlocks industrial networking OPC-UA REST APIs SQL databases Python C# data acquisition systems or related integration technologies
• Experience supporting GMP environments technology transfer scale-up validation CSA-aligned testing and capital project execution
• Familiarity with MES LIMS manufacturing execution logic databases scheduling systems or operational data systems
• PMP certification automation certifications controls certifications robotics training liquid handling platform training PLC certifications or manufacturing engineering certifications

Additional Information :

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care childcare and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability life insurance and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options- 8 10 and 12 hour shifts available with option of day swing and night shifts.
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Full week paid off during the holidays
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work Companywide social events frequent catered lunches and much more!

The typical pay range for this role is: Salary Range: $140263 (Minimum) - $210395 (Maximum)

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position.  The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience skills and location.

This position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H1B H2B OPT O1 TN)

ABOUT LGC: 

LGC is a leading global life science tools company providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers products and workflows and are valued for their performance quality and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC please visit our website

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time