Robotic Automation Engineer I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take full responsibility for the commissioning of standard systems that incorporate robots, laboratory instruments, and CellarioScheduler.

• Adjust and troubleshoot workflows within CellarioScheduler while resolving integration issues related to the scheduler, robots, and third-party instruments.

• Validate hardware, software, and integration outputs against established acceptance criteria.

• Commission intricate systems under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.

• Configure and troubleshoot automation hardware and integrated devices using firmware operations and device-level diagnostics.

• Analyze, integrate, and debug C# and Python programming code.

• Set up relational databases utilizing SQL.

• Configure and operate SCARA and articulated robotic arms.

• Contribute to the deployment of multi-system setups.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation.

• Train customer teams on the operation of hardware and software applications.

• Manage customer relationships and address any concerns throughout the project lifecycle.

• Communicate project status, technical matters, and any obstacles to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Share insights regarding tools, platforms, and processes with team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree with 4+ years; or a Master's degree with 1+ year.

• Practical experience in deploying, configuring, or supporting laboratory automation or industrial robotics systems.

• Familiarity with laboratory automation scheduling software such as CellarioScheduler, Green Button Go, Momentum, Overlord, or similar tools.

• Proficient in code interpretation and software principles, including object-oriented programming (C# or equivalent).

• Strong skills in troubleshooting and configuring both hardware and software.

• Willingness to travel up to and occasionally beyond 40% annually, both domestically and internationally.

• A valid driver's license and passport are required.

• Reliable personal transportation for regional travel.

• Comfortable working in laboratory and technical settings.

• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds and standing for extended periods.

• Preferred: experience in laboratory instrumentation integration.

• Preferred: familiarity with SCARA or articulated robotic arms.

• Preferred: experience in SQL and relational database configuration.

• Preferred: experience in Python scripting.

• Preferred: knowledge of networking concepts and components.

• Preferred: experience in firmware-level device configuration and troubleshooting.

• Preferred: customer-facing technical delivery experience.

• Preferred: exposure to complex or multi-system automation environments.

• Preferred: experience with Jira and Confluence.

• Preferred: strong organizational and project management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Training and build support available at the Beverly headquarters.

• Opportunities to engage with advanced robotic platforms.

• Collaboration with experienced engineers and a broader team.

• Professional development through exposure to standard, complex, and multi-system automation environments.