Automation Integration Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Integration Engineer to support the deployment and adoption of a laboratory experiment execution platform that enables highly automated scientific workflows across research and development laboratories.

This platform serves as the foundation for next-generation laboratory automation by orchestrating experiments across laboratory instruments, scheduling systems, robotics, and informatics platforms to deliver reliable, auditable, end-to-end execution.

This role is part of a large-scale implementation initiative focused on expanding the use of laboratory automation technologies across multiple scientific programs. Working within established architecture standards and engineering best practices, the Automation Engineer will configure, deploy, integrate, and support automation solutions in production laboratory environments.

This is a delivery-focused implementation role rather than a software product development role. The primary objective is to ensure successful deployment, adoption, and ongoing operation of laboratory automation platforms while enabling scientists and laboratory teams to leverage automated workflows effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, deploy, and support laboratory experiment execution platforms across scientific and laboratory automation programs.
• Partner with scientists, engineers, and research teams to understand experimental workflows and translate requirements into automation solutions.
• Integrate laboratory instruments, robotics platforms, schedulers, and third-party software systems using established integration frameworks and APIs.
• Validate end-to-end functionality, including experiment execution, job scheduling, event handling, status monitoring, and instrument communication.
• Configure workflow templates, operator interfaces, and laboratory-specific automation processes using established platform capabilities and implementation standards.
• Support testing, qualification, and deployment activities to ensure successful implementation in laboratory environments.
• Assist with go-live execution, troubleshooting issues, supporting users, and coordinating with engineering teams to resolve platform-related defects.
• Develop reusable implementation patterns, templates, and reference architectures to accelerate future deployments.
• Gather user feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate enhancement requests to product and engineering teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Willing and able to work onsite in Upper Providence, PA 5 days per week over the course of a 12+ month long contract assignment. Potential for hybrid flexibility after a few months - not guaranteed.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience implementing, integrating or rolling out software systems for end users.
• Strong programming experience with Python for configuration, workflow, and integreation work, including automated testing.
• Demonstrated experience integrating systems against third-party or vendor APIs and validating against mocks or simulators.
• Strong ability to engage directly with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into working technical solutions.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience in laboratory automation, scientific instrumentation, or robotics scheduling.
• Experience delivering platform rollouts or onboarding across multiple teams, programs, or sites.
• Familiarity with lab-automation interoperability standards (e.g., SiLA 2) and scheduler/automation platforms.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools and operator-facing dashboards or observability tooling.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and configuration-as-code practices.
• Strong technical writing capability: runbooks, onboarding guides, and handover documentation.
• Background in pharma, biotech, or life sciences.

Compensation

$50-65/hr on W2.

This is an estimated range and exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. W2 employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location and upon client agreement terms.