Senior Automation Engineer - Robotics

About JSat
Automation

At JSat Automation we
believe that by providing our customers with the resources they need to
overcome obstacles in their quest for scientific discovery and change, we can
more broadly improve the daily lives of everyone in our world.  It is our mission to provide our clients with
a strategic, efficient cost -effective approach to implementation of their
projects.  Our goal is more than to just
deliver a solution but to foster a long -term relationship as a technical
partner and to invest in their continued success.

Our highly diverse and talented team of engineers, project
managers and process specialists are encouraged to channel their passion,
innovation and leadership to help enable us to provide unique, superior turnkey
solutions for our customers.  We are dedicated
to finding the best person for every role at JSat because the solutions and
tools that we develop together will help revolutionize numerous industries. If
you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point
on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a
chat to see what skills/experience you are able to bring to this team. Apply
Today to find out how you can join JSAT Automation and make an impact.

Summary:

In this role, you will be
responsible for engineering design, planning, and managing all phases of
projects (From Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Startup &
Commissioning to Closeout) to ensure customer satisfaction stays at the highest
levels. It will be your job to resolve issues related to scope of work on small
and medium size projects. You will need to be accountable to field teams for
quality, timeliness, and efficiency of designs. In addition, provide detailed
information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers,
consultants, field installation team, and subcontractors.

A Senior Automation Engineer in
robotics will leverage not just their extensive knowledge and experience
developing, programming, and commissioning either laboratory robotics systems and/or
industrial robotics and automation equipment (Including but not limited to
SCARA robotics, gantry based liquid handlers, 6 axis arms, PLC based work
cells, vision systems, conveyance systems, integration solutions, driver
development, GUI development on HMIs) but also leverage their expertise
developing these tools for scientific or manufacturing applications with
consideration to material stability, contamination reduction, timing and
resource management, all in order to help JSat’s customers deploy successful
solutions across all facets of their business. Additionally a Senior Automation
Engineer in Robotics will have a strong knowledge of software tools such as scheduling
software, analytical laboratory tools, LIMS or MES solutions, SCADA systems).

Position requires excellent written
and verbal communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Must be able
to use sound judgement and discretion and must demonstrate the highest levels
of professionalism and initiative to drive the organizational process. Must be
able to initiate and complete projects and reports independently, accurately,
and often under deadline pressure. Must have the ability to process,
prioritize, assign and follow -up on requests.

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in at least one of the major brands of
  robotic solutions available. Such as Hamilton, Epson, Fanuc, Tecan etc.
  preference for experience with solutions utilized in pharmaceutical and
  biotech industries.
  
• Attend internal kickoff meetings to gain knowledge of
  the sales estimate and project scope. Analyze plans, specifications, and
  contract details to determine system requirements. Select products and
  determine appropriate placement to meet specifications.
  
• Prepare Bill of Materials and Sequences of Operations
  documents to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and
  contract documents.
  
• Prepare Equipment Submittals, Floor Plan proposals and
  Schedules.
  
• Verify floor plan drawings showing device locations and
  device wiring details. Ensure design consistency and document any scope
  gaps.
  
• Develop efficient solutions for unexpected field
  conditions. Need to be able to detail the components necessary to
  implement proposed solution.
  
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, including identifying
  any issues with clients’ consumables or workflows, or environmental
  conditions, issues with deployed or provided hardware, software, and
  integration informatics.
  
• Provide on -site assistance with or perform programming,
  start -up, checkout, commissioning, and validation processes. Participate
  in job site final walk -through, complete all job closeout documentation,
  and provide customer training.
  
• Travel to conferences and other shows to upkeep and
  gain industry knowledge and interface with potential customers.
  
• Act as technical resource to customers and field
  employees.
  
• Actively participates in and leads client meetings and
  presentations.
  
• Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate
  needs with the project team. Identify time -sensitive installation
  needs and relay that to subcontractors and clients as needed.
  
• Manage the requisition of supplies and materials to
  complete projects.  
  
• Organize and maintain job documentation to
  track resources and project progress. 
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in a field of
  Engineering or Science with 5 years experience
  
• Experience in programming, troubleshooting, integrating
  and configuring robotics and laboratory equipment (Examples such as Fanuc,
  Tecan, Hamilton, Opentron’s, Epson, Staublii, Agilent, Precise Automation,
  etc); 5+ years preferred.
  
• Experience working as an end user in a Manufacturing or
  R&D environment either in Biotech or Pharmaceuticals is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of Python, C# or other programming languages
  preferred.
  
• Understanding of Allen Bradley PLC programming preferred
  but not required.
  
• Able to document code and communicate complex systems
  is required.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam or Auto CAD,
  Solidworks or other 3D modeling software.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for
  employment in the United States
  
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's
  license with limited violations.
  

Individuals seeking employment at JSat Automation are considered
without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital
status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status gender
identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.