Automation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Engineer to provide essential on-site support in Stevenage. This role involves delivering first-line technical assistance for automated platforms and benchtop liquid handlers, ensuring optimal system reliability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in field service engineering, robotics, or automation systems, and will be responsible for troubleshooting, developing training packages, and implementing maintenance regimes. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of liquid handling automation.
• Experience in servicing laboratory equipment in a Pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line software and hardware support for automated platforms.
• Develop and implement a proactive maintenance regime for key equipment.
• Train scientists on best practices for automated equipment use.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Automation Principles

Liquid Handling Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Robotics

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

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CK Group are recruiting for an Automation Engineer, on behalf of an industry leading manufacturer of Scientific Instruments, to be primarily based at one of their client sites in Stevenage, on a permanent basis.

About the role:

In this role you will provide crucial on-site support at the Customer location in Stevenage. You will deliver first-line software, technical, and hardware support for automated platforms and benchtop liquid handlers to ensure optimal system reliability.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a background in field service engineering, who has a strong interest or educational background in robotics and automation systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a first point of contact for critical equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal impact on scientific activity.
• Carryout on-going system performance analysis based upon error logs, live run interventions and root-cause analysis & trending of errors to mitigate their re-occurrence.
• Assist in developing training packages tailored to the automation platforms, intended for both Engineers & the client’s scientific workforce.
• Develop and implement a proactive maintenance regime for key equipment.
• Train scientists on best practices for the use of automated equipment, ensuring optimal routine and operation.
• Develop support solutions built around department requirements to enhance service delivery.

About you:

• Solid understanding of core competencies involved with liquid handling automation.
• Experience servicing laboratory equipment, working in a Pharmaceutical environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with limited training.
• Strong understanding of automation principles and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a Field Service Engineer or Application Specialist role is a plus.