Automation Applications & R&D Engineer – Life Sciences

Dynamic Devices; Grimes, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance reimbursement

Paid vacation and company holidays

Reimbursement of approved business旅行

Job summary

Dynamic Devices in Grimes, Iowa is seeking an Applications & R&D Engineer to join our team. You will support the Western Applications and Sales group with pre‑sales and post‑sales solutions, contribute to R&D projects, and help transfer development work to manufacturing.

The role blends hands-on lab work with problem solving, requiring clear communication and collaboration across disciplines. Office-based position with opportunities to shape automation solutions for Life Sciences and Diagnostics

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with lab automation or related engineering work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with instrumentation, hardware, and software in labs.
• Clear verbal and written communication, customer-facing ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• In-office at Grimes, Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support application solutions for customers.
• Develop, test, and refine automated instrument methods.
• Assist with instrument demonstrations and evaluations.
• Collaborate with R&D and product testing on improvements.
• Support technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Document methods and findings; communicate with teams.

Skills

Laboratory automation

Applications development

Analytical thinking

Customer communication

Independence & teamwork

Job description

Dynamic Devices in Grimes, Iowa is seeking an Applications & R&D Engineer to join our team. You will support the Western Applications and Sales group with pre‑sales and post‑sales solutions, contribute to R&D projects, and help transfer development work to manufacturing.

The role blends hands-on lab work with problem solving, requiring clear communication and collaboration across disciplines. Office-based position with opportunities to shape automation solutions for Life Sciences and Diagnostics