Sr. Automation Engineer
About The Position
The Lead Automation Engineer is responsible for the proper operation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance (PM) carried out on advanced equipment and automation systems in the laboratory. The role requires knowledge of automation and the ability to support the associated equipment (e.g., Agilent Technology Bravo workstations, Formulatrix Tempest, BioNex Nanodrop, Tecan EvoWare and Fluent, and Hamilton Microlab Star). To support the automation system/robotics, the ability to work with dynamic scheduling software, equipment drivers, issue log, documentation is required. The Lead Automation Engineer works independently, set priorities, and manages multiple projects simultaneously. This Engineer solves equipment problems quickly and efficiently using all resources available and will be expected to keep lab management and bench supervisors informed of his/her appraisal of equipment needs and impact on daily production, including time limits for completion. Proper operation of assigned equipment is essential to the achievement of Quest Diagnostic’s production and operational goals.
Requirements
- Knowledge of automation.
- Ability to support associated equipment (e.g., Agilent Technology Bravo workstations, Formulatrix Tempest, BioNex Nanodrop, Tecan EvoWare and Fluent, and Hamilton Microlab Star).
- Ability to work with dynamic scheduling software, equipment drivers, issue log, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Proper operation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance (PM) of advanced equipment and automation systems in the laboratory.
- Support associated equipment such as Agilent Technology Bravo workstations, Formulatrix Tempest, BioNex Nanodrop, Tecan EvoWare and Fluent, and Hamilton Microlab Star.
- Work with dynamic scheduling software, equipment drivers, issue log, and documentation to support the automation system/robotics.
- Work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Solve equipment problems quickly and efficiently using all resources available.
- Keep lab management and bench supervisors informed of equipment needs and impact on daily production, including time limits for completion.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
