Senior Automation Engineer – Biotech Manufacturing & Robotics

LGC; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Flexible shifts

Job summary

LGC Biosearch Technologies is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a 12-month contract at our Petaluma, CA site. You will lead high-value automation initiatives, from concept to commissioning, across synthesis, liquid handling and instrument integration.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, Facilities, Quality and IT, ensuring robust, scalable automation solutions while maintaining safety and data integrity. California-based with relocation options as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, biomedical, mechatronics, automation, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Senior-level hands-on experience designing and deploying automation systems in biotech or pharma.
• Experience with robotics, liquid handling, instrument integration, and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and robotics projects from concept through commissioning and handoff.
• Design specifications, test protocols, and commissioning documentation for automation systems.
• Integrate automation with MES, LIMS, and OT software; ensure data integrity and safety.

Skills

Automation design

Robotics

Liquid handling

Instrumentation integration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Hamilton systems

Beckman automation

Tecan

Lynx

Shasta DNA synthesizers

PLC programming

Python

SQL databases

OPC-UA

Job description

LGC Biosearch Technologies is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a 12-month contract at our Petaluma, CA site. You will lead high-value automation initiatives, from concept to commissioning, across synthesis, liquid handling and instrument integration.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, Facilities, Quality and IT, ensuring robust, scalable automation solutions while maintaining safety and data integrity. California-based with relocation options as needed.