Automation Engineer

Hamilton-Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Hamilton Company in Reno, NV is seeking an Automation Engineer to provide applications and technical support, install tools, and document project delivery. This onsite role involves evaluating customer solutions, testing protocols, and assisting Hamilton Sales and Project Management throughout design and implementation.

Candidates should have a background in programming, networking or laboratory automation, with a bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/CS.

Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages and computer knowledge is preferred.
• Computer Networking and Systems is preferred.
• Experience with laboratory automation, scientific application, and/or laboratory bench sciences is preferred.
• Training and troubleshooting in a technical environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents applications developed for a project, both within the script and in customer facing documentation.
• Develops and tests application-specific protocols on Hamilton products based on requirements documentation provided by Hamilton Sales/Customer/Project Management team.
• Troubleshoots, tests, and creates programming tools to support the needs of Hamilton customers.
• Works closely with the Project Management and R&D teams for applications related tasks and/or issues.
• Evaluates project details and provides design details for simple to complex system integrations. Providing reasonably accurate effort and timeline estimates for assigned tasks.

Skills

Programming languages

Computer Networking

Laboratory automation

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/CS

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

The Automation Engineer will provide applications support, technical support, and installation tools for Hamilton Customers, Hamilton Sales, and Hamilton Field Applications. They are a technical resource for Hamilton Teams throughout the design, fabrication, and delivery of Hamilton Customers systems. They are responsible to assess and demonstrate the feasibility and functionality of customer solutions delivered by Hamilton. They must create clear, concise and timely documentation throughout design and after delivery. This role is located onsite in Reno, Nevada.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Documents applications developed for a project, both within the script and in customer facing documentation.
• Develops and tests application‑specific protocols on Hamilton products based on requirements documentation provided by Hamilton Sales/Customer/Project Management team.
• Troubleshoots, tests, and creates programming tools to support the needs of Hamilton customers.
• Works closely with the Project Management and R&D teams for applications related tasks and/or issues.
• Evaluates project details and provides design details for simple to complex system integrations. Providing reasonably accurate effort and timeline estimates for assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages and computer knowledge is preferred.
• Computer Networking and Systems is preferred.
• Experience with laboratory automation, scientific application, and/or laboratory bench sciences is preferred.
• Training and troubleshooting in a technical environment is preferred.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science or similar field is required.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth
• Commitment to sustainable design
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more
• Solid stable company
• Drug‑free workplace

EEO – It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

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