Regional Automation Lead & Robotics Engineer

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated seeks a Regional Automation Engineer to lead all automation systems in the Tampa region, driving continuous improvement and troubleshooting advanced equipment for 24/7 lab operations.

You will validate new automation projects, optimize system reliability, and program robots from FANUC, ABB, KUKA, UR, and YASKAWA, while documenting configurations and collaborating with Enterprise Automation on PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation integration and robot programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of advanced automated equipment in 24/7 lab operations.
• Validate and lead implementation of new automation systems within the region, ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Robot programming

PLC programming

Industrial automation

SCADA/HMI development

Industrial networking

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

KUKA robotics

UR robotics

YASKAWA robotics

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

Modbus

Profibus

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated seeks a Regional Automation Engineer to lead all automation systems in the Tampa region, driving continuous improvement and troubleshooting advanced equipment for 24/7 lab operations.

You will validate new automation projects, optimize system reliability, and program robots from FANUC, ABB, KUKA, UR, and YASKAWA, while documenting configurations and collaborating with Enterprise Automation on PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and networks.