Senior Automation Engineer for Manufacturing & R&D

MSD; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and program automation systems used in microplate test kits and microfluidic cartridges. The role interfaces with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA to drive new product development and enhance capabilities.

You will configure, validate, and troubleshoot automation software and hardware to ensure reliable performance and scalability. Key duties include leading software design for manufacturing equipment, maintaining existing software, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new software to control manufacturing and research equipment.
• Oversee maintenance and updates of existing software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support automation needs for new product development.
• Configure, validate, and troubleshoot automation software and hardware.
• Review and edit requirements, release notes, and work instructions.
• Participate in design, code, and milestone reviews.
• Interact with vendors to source equipment and components.
• Mentor staff on automation software development.
• Manage project schedules and timelines.
• Pursue process improvements for quality and capacity.

Skills

C#/.Net

OOP languages

XML

SQL

GUI design

MATLAB

PLC ladder logic

Industrial robots

Hardware/software integration

Image processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tecan

Hamilton

Job description

MSD is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and program automation systems used in microplate test kits and microfluidic cartridges. The role interfaces with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA to drive new product development and enhance capabilities.

You will configure, validate, and troubleshoot automation software and hardware to ensure reliable performance and scalability. Key duties include leading software design for manufacturing equipment, maintaining existing software, and