Automation Engineering Technician Sr.

Skip to main content. sitemap I am an employee I am an employee Profile Sign Out American EnglishDeutschAmerican EnglishEspañolFrançaisעבריתmagyarItaliano日本語한국어NederlandsPortuguês do Brasil简体中文繁體中文 View More Jobs Automation Engineering Technician Sr. Livingston, NJ, United States (On-site) Job Description Scope: The Genomics Automation Specialist serves as the technical owner for assigned laboratory automation systems at the Livingston site. This position is responsible for ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of automated laboratory platforms through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, validation support, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement. The role partners closely with Automation Engineering while progressively assuming ownership of assigned systems, serving as the site automation subject matter expert, and supporting standardization of automation practices across Cooper Genomics. Responsibilities Job Summary:The Genomics Automation Specialist is responsible for the operation, maintenance, qualification, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management of assigned laboratory automation platforms. The role serves as the primary automation resource for designated systems and partners with laboratory operations, quality, engineering, IT, and external vendors to ensure validated, compliant, and reliable laboratory automation.Works collaboratively with Automation Engineering to support automation strategy while independently managing assigned laboratory automation systems.Acts as the designated technical owner and subject matter expert for assigned laboratory automation platforms throughout their operational lifecycle.Essential Functions & Accountabilities:Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and operational checks on laboratory automation systems and supporting instrumentation.Troubleshoot automation hardware, software, and process-related issues to rapidly restore system functionality and minimize operational downtime.Execute equipment setup, installation, qualification, and validation activities in support of new automation platforms, process improvements, and system upgrades.Assist with investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution of automation-related deviations, equipment failures, and performance issues.Support automated liquid handling systems, thermal control devices, robotic transport systems, and associated laboratory instrumentation.Perform basic automation software configuration, method execution support, system backups, and approved programming modifications under engineering guidance.Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, calibration records, validation documentation, and change control records in accordance with quality system requirements.Coordinate with laboratory operations, quality assurance, engineering, and external vendors to support equipment maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.Assist in the development, revision, and execution of SOPs, work instructions, preventive maintenance procedures, and training materials related to laboratory automation systems.Monitor automation system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, throughput, compliance, and operational efficiency.Support spare parts inventory management, consumable tracking, and equipment lifecycle activities to ensure continued system availability.Adhere to all applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and data integrity requirements while working within a...