Lab Automation Technician: Robotics & System Reliability

Actalent

Mebane (NC)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Automation Technician in Mebane, NC to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory automation systems, ensuring reliable operations and compliance across sites. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to drive continuous improvements and support automation platforms, including robotics and liquid handling systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with automation, PLC programming, and electrical diagnostics, with emphasis on documentation, change

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting an automation environment.
  • Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment in a laboratory or production setting.
  • Hands-on experience with automation systems, including robotics, automated liquid handling systems, and laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and operational checks on laboratory automation systems.
  • Troubleshoot automation hardware, software, instrumentation, and process issues to minimize downtime.
  • Support the installation, setup, qualification, and validation of new automation platforms and control systems.
  • Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Operations and vendors to support equipment reliability and timely issue resolution.

Skills

Automation & PLC programming
Robotics experience
Preventive maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Documentation & compliance
Cross-functional communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
Siemens PLCs
HMI interfaces

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Automation Technician in Mebane, NC to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory automation systems, ensuring reliable operations and compliance across sites. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to drive continuous improvements and support automation platforms, including robotics and liquid handling systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with automation, PLC programming, and electrical diagnostics, with emphasis on documentation, change

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