Senior Automation Engineer

Full-time

LGC Group

LGC Group seeks a Senior Automation Engineer for a 12-month contract role at its Petaluma site. The position involves designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems for oligonucleotide manufacturing, including robotics, liquid handling, and instrument integration, while collaborating across manufacturing and technology teams.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and deploy automation solutions for oligonucleotide synthesis and liquid handling workflows
Evaluate manual processes and identify high-value automation opportunities improving throughput and quality
Develop system architectures, functional specifications, test protocols, and commissioning documentation
Configure and integrate robotic systems, liquid handling platforms, sensors, and controls with manufacturing software and databases
Support equipment installation, startup, validation activities, and knowledge transfer to internal personnel

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, biomedical engineering, mechatronics, or related discipline
Senior-level hands-on experience designing and deploying automation systems in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Demonstrated expertise with robotics, liquid handling platforms, and instrument integration
Experience developing technical documentation including requirements, design specs, and commissioning plans
Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, data integrity, and automated system commissioning
Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with oligonucleotide, biochemical, or life science manufacturing processes (desired)

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