Remote Robotic Automation Engineer I (Lab Automation)

Paycom - ATS; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HighRes is seeking a Robotic Automation Engineer I to join our Automation Engineering team, based in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. You will own deployments end to end, integrating robots, instruments, and CellarioScheduler into a lab platform and validating it with FAT/SAT.

The role requires hands-on experience in laboratory automation or industrial robotics, strong software interpretation (C# or similar), and the ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience; or Associate's degree and 4+ years; or Master's degree and 1+ years
• Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, or supporting laboratory automation or industrial robotics systems
• Experience with laboratory automation scheduling software such as CellarioScheduler, Green Button Go, Momentum, Overlord, or equivalent
• Proficiency in code interpretation with a strong foundation in software principles and object-oriented programming (C# or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting and configuration skills at hardware and software level with proven issue resolution
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences
• Ability to travel up to and sometimes exceeding 40% annually to customer locations domestically and internationally
• Current driver's license and valid passport
• Reliable personal transportation for regional travel
• Comfortable working in laboratory and technical environments
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds and standing for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of commissioning standard systems, integrating robots, instruments, and CellarioScheduler into a lab platform
• Modify and troubleshoot CellarioScheduler workflows on deployed systems and resolve integration issues
• Verify hardware, software, and integration deliverables meet acceptance criteria
• Commission complex systems with guidance from senior engineers for high-count deployments
• Execute FAT and SAT independently for standard systems and with senior support for complex ones
• Configure and troubleshoot automation hardware and device-level diagnostics
• Interpret, integrate, and debug C# and Python code within HighRes automation systems
• Configure relational databases supporting scheduling apps using SQL
• Operate diverse robotic platforms (SCARA and articulated arms) across deployments
• Create and maintain technical documentation for deployed systems and issues
• Deliver standard and complex system training to customer teams
• Proactively manage customer relationships and communicate project status clearly
• Share knowledge of tools, platforms, and processes with teammates
• Travel to support training and field needs within NJ/PA/NY region and beyond

Skills

Lab automation

Robotics deployment

Scheduling software

Code interpretation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Associate's degree in technical field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

CellarioScheduler

Green Button Go

Momentum

Overlord

Job description

HighRes is seeking a Robotic Automation Engineer I to join our Automation Engineering team, based in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. You will own deployments end to end, integrating robots, instruments, and CellarioScheduler into a lab platform and validating it with FAT/SAT.

The role requires hands-on experience in laboratory automation or industrial robotics, strong software interpretation (C# or similar), and the ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.