Field Automation Engineer — Lab Robotics & Software

Tecan Austria GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

16 company-paid holidays

401(k) Employer match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Health Reimbursement & Savings Account

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital)

LegalShield/IdentityShield

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Tecan Austria GmbH is seeking a Field Automation Engineer to support liquid handling automation in the field. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain instruments, develop software and tutorials, and train customers on applications and workflow integration.

The role requires a BS in Life Science or CS, at least 3 years in lab automation, robotics, and scripting, plus strong communication and travel readiness. A field-ready mindset and ability to work with customers complete the profile.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Life Science or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of lab experience with Evoware, Fluent, Magellan, and other Tecan software.
• Minimum 3 years robotics/automation experience and scripting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong PC skills including Windows OS and Office.

Responsibilities

• Install, develop and implement applications on Tecan liquid handling platforms.
• Perform instrument installation and software development with Evoware/Fluent scripts.
• Perform problem diagnosis, service, and preventative maintenance on Tecan instruments.
• Develop complex software applications including liquid classes and device integration.
• Provide customer training on use, application development maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain service records and inventory; travel as required.

Skills

Laboratory automation

Robotics/automation

Scripting

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Customer interaction

PC skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Life Science

BS in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Evoware

Fluent

Magellan

Tecan software

Job description

Tecan Austria GmbH is seeking a Field Automation Engineer to support liquid handling automation in the field. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain instruments, develop software and tutorials, and train customers on applications and workflow integration.

The role requires a BS in Life Science or CS, at least 3 years in lab automation, robotics, and scripting, plus strong communication and travel readiness. A field-ready mindset and ability to work with customers complete the profile.