Senior Automation Engineer

WR Engineering; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 209.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

401(k) and long-term incentives

Site-based with remote flexibility

Zusammenfassung

WR Engineering in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to develop and deploy automated laboratory systems supporting drug development.

This hands-on role combines robotics, hardware integration, programming and data analysis to automate experimental workflows and improve data quality.

You will lead projects from design through installation, integrate instruments, and collaborate with chemistry and engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions.

Qualifikationen

• BS with 12+ years of experience in automation or a related field.
• MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 4+ years, preferred.
• Proven automation equipment delivery in R&D or manufacturing.

Aufgaben

• Lead automation projects from design through installation and delivery.
• Integrate robotics, analytical instruments, sensors and lab equipment.
• Develop end-to-end workflows linking equipment with data collection, reporting and storage.
• Partner with chemistry, engineering and analytical teams to solve challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Apply process modelling, experimental design and data analysis to improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing systems, safety and reduce manual intervention.
• Train colleagues and communicate technical solutions across disciplines.

Kenntnisse

Hardware integration

Project coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, robotics or related area

MS or PhD considered

Tools

Ignition

Python

C#

C++

C

Visual Basic

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Automation Engineer | Laboratory Automation | Chicago,IL

$109,500–$208,500 base + benefits and long-term incentives

We’re working with a global pharmaceutical company seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to develop and deploy automated laboratory systems supporting drug development.

This hands-on role combines robotics, hardware integration, programming and data analysis. You’ll work closely with scientists and engineers to automate experimental workflows, improve data quality and develop increasingly autonomous laboratory solutions.

The Role

• Lead automation projects from initial requirements and system design through to installation, commissioning and delivery.
• Integrate custom-built and off-the-shelf robotics, analytical instruments, sensors and laboratory equipment.
• Develop end-to-end workflows connecting experimental equipment with data collection, reporting and storage systems.
• Partner with chemistry, engineering and analytical teams to understand technical challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Apply process modelling, experimental design and data analysis to improve research efficiency and process understanding.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing systems, enhance safety and reduce manual intervention.
• Train colleagues and communicate technical solutions to teams across different disciplines.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in engineering, chemistry, robotics or a related scientific discipline.
• Relevant industrial experience: 12+ years with a BS, 10+ with an MS or 4+ with a PhD.
• Proven experience delivering automation equipment and processes in R&D laboratories or manufacturing environments.
• Strong hardware integration and troubleshooting skills, including bringing new systems into operation.
• Programming experience using languages such as Python, C#, C++, C or Visual Basic, alongside automation platforms such as Ignition.
• Experience handling experimental data and integrating instruments with reporting or data management systems.
• Strong project coordination, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in chemical process development, process modelling or AI/ML applications would be advantageous.

Package

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• 401(k) and eligibility for long-term incentives.
• Primarily site-based, with remote flexibility where the role allows.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the US without employer sponsorship. Visa

sponsorship is not available for this position.