Sr. Automation Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Sr. Automation Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation;
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget;
- Be exposed to noisy environments;
- Own and deliver test automation scripts in service to our core revenue offering product features;
- Travel to customer site membrane to conduct system I/O checks, pre-commissioning start up and final full commissioning of membrane systems;
- Provide both written and verbal status reports on projects as required/requested;
- Monitor quality in production and non-production environments;
- Maintain and update automated test systems as functionality changes evolve the products;
- Solves complex automation challenges and works on complex projects with minimal supervision;
- Works with Agile teams to understand end-to-end system functionality;
- Lead validation projects, prepare documentation, and support existing systems;
- Mastery of robotic liquid handling systems for laboratory processing of synthetic DNA, cells, and reagents. NGS experience a plus;
- Work Independently to help build Test automation framework and develop automation scripts;
- Maintain a professional attitude and working relationship with colleagues and customers;
- Attend both on site and off site training sessions and/or meetings as required or requested.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication and writing skills, very organized, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment;
- Knowledge of AJAX, HTTP, REST, XML, JSON and SQL technologies;
- Experience with instrumentation used for PCR, cell-based cloning, mini-prep extraction, and purification is desirable;
- Experience with sample tracking software and developed interfaces between robotic instrumentation and LIM systems;
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies;
- Excellent scientific computation and data analysis capabilities;
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bio-engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field & 5+ years relevant industry experience;
- Code craftsmanship; rigor in high code quality, automated testing (JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber), and agile engineering best practices;
- Ability to excel in dynamic fast paced business environments, demonstrated ability to self-motivate and manage multiple priorities;
- 5+ years experience in operating and programming robotic liquid handlers from third party vendors such as Hamilton and Tecan;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field;
- Good working knowledge of the Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Observability & Traceability;
- Proven track record of translating assays from laboratory bench to stand alone workstations or integrated platforms.