Lab Automation Engineer – Platform Support

GenScript; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan

Short Term Disability Insurance

New Child Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Compassionate Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Float day

Personal days

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc. in Piscataway, NJ seeks an Automation Engineer to provide daily technical support for laboratory automation platforms, troubleshoot issues, and perform maintenance to maximize uptime.

You will work with platforms such as Tecan and Hamilton, develop SOPs, and maintain service records while collaborating with lab users to improve operations at the Gene R&D department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation engineering or related field.
• 1+ year experience in equipment support, automation, maintenance, or related technical environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support for lab automation platforms, troubleshooting and repair.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, sensor, robotic, communication, and software issues.
• Support automation platforms such as Tecan, Hamilton, and other equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to improve reliability.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and implement actions.
• Maintain service history and troubleshooting records.
• Develop and update SOPs and maintenance procedures.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, upgrades, and small improvement projects.
• Collaborate with lab users to resolve issues and improve operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical

Technical documentation

Root cause analysis

Schematic reading

Maintenance

Education

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

Tools

Tecan

Hamilton

Job description

GenScript USA Inc. in Piscataway, NJ seeks an Automation Engineer to provide daily technical support for laboratory automation platforms, troubleshoot issues, and perform maintenance to maximize uptime.

You will work with platforms such as Tecan and Hamilton, develop SOPs, and maintain service records while collaborating with lab users to improve operations at the Gene R&D department.