Automation and Robotics Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Automation and Robotics Engineer to support discovery automation systems in biopharma research. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining automated laboratory and robotic systems to enable reliable scientific workflows.

The candidate will collaborate with laboratory automation scientists, test modules, troubleshoot issues, and assist with documentation. Travel to sites for vendor assessments or deployments may be required, with work based in Spring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in robotics, automation, or laboratory equipment.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, controls, sensors, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test automation modules.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, robotic, and control issues.
• Ensure safety and facility compliance.
• Support technology evaluations and documentation.

Skills

Robotics experience

Automation expertise

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation/Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD

PLC programming

Industrial networks

Python

C++

Job description

Role

Automation and Robotics Engineer supporting discovery automation systems in biopharma research at Johnson & Johnson. Primary objectives include designing, deploying, and maintaining automated laboratory and robotic systems to enable reliable scientific workflows.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities encompass configuring and testing automation modules, troubleshooting mechanical, robotic, and control issues, ensuring safety and facility compliance, and supporting technology evaluations and documentation.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; 1+ years of relevant experience in robotics, automation, or laboratory equipment; strong understanding of electromechanical systems, controls, sensors, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Skills

Preferred skills include exposure to PLCs, industrial networks, CAD, Python, C++, and experience in regulated environments such as GMP or GLP labs, with familiarity with liquid handlers, AMRs, cobots, and safety devices.

Other Details

The role involves collaboration with laboratory automation scientists and may require travel for vendor assessments, system builds, or cross-site deployment. Work setup is based in Spring House, PA, with potential travel. This position supports the evolution of integrated, AI-native discovery laboratory automation, connecting scientific processes with scalable operational execution.