Advanced Automation Technician/Facilities

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Advanced Automation Technician/Facilities for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing and production equipment to ensure efficient and reliable plant performance. Supports manufacturing activities by executing equipment setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, including upkeep and repair of building systems and critical support equipment, ensuring a safe, compliant, and operational environment.

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is part of the Reagents Manufacturing Team located in Hebron, KY and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair highly automated production equipment to restore operation and minimize downtime
• Perform root cause analysis and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC/HMI, motion control, robotics, and vision system issues to ensure stable automation. Identify and resolve material and product manufacturing issues by analyzing process conditions, equipment performance, and material interactions
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new and upgraded automated equipment. Maintain technical documentation (SOPs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures) and collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High school diploma or GED with 6+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment OR Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field with 3+ years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field with 1+ years of related experience
• Strong technical aptitude across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and material‑related systems in automated environments with working knowledge of electrical and machine safety standards, including LOTO and NFPA 70E
• Hands‑on experience with robotics, vision systems, and PLC/HMI platforms (especially Rockwell), including the ability to interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Electrical certification
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to be utilized for troubleshooting equipment issues and performing repairs
• Regulated industry experience

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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