Automation Specialist

Job Description

**Work Schedule**

Standard (Mon-Fri)

**Environmental Conditions**

Laboratory Setting, Office

**Job Description**

**What you will contribute:**

Team Collaboration

Collaborate with multi-functional project teams that include the customer, Project Managers, Integrators, Designers, Software Developers, to plan and develop an ETO solution to achieve the agreed requirements and deliver effective solutions

Lead discussions with the customers on understanding and documenting their workflow requirements

Share feedback to the Operations and R&D teams to help drive and implement continuous improvements

Technical

Develop automated workflows using our trademarked industry leading scheduling software and demonstrate simulations for customers

Ability to analyze workflow requirements and collaborate with the project team on appropriate automation solutions

Install and configure software required to operate the automated systems

Lead customer meetings and discussions as the subject matter expert on the implementation

Configure automation to exchange data generated on the system with the customeru2019s Lab Information Management System (LIMS) when required

Teach and optimize robot/mover motion and workflows using our company''s market leading scheduling software

Test and address any issues to successfully achieve customer site acceptance test (SAT) approval

Provide basic training and familiarization of the automated system to the end customer users



Ensure systems are coordinated in alignment with established standard operating procedures

**How will you get there?**

Education:

University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Electro-mechanical, or related field of study

Experience:

5 years of automation experience, or related field

2 years in a role directly collaborating with customers in a professional environment

Experience with programming languages (C++, Python) is considered an asset

Experience integrating or servicing laboratory instruments considered an asset

Knowledge & Skills:

High proficiency in electromechanical problem-solving techniques

Solid understanding of software and networking

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organization, planning and time leadership skills

Professional presence

Proficient English speaking and writing skills

**Other Requirements:**

Valid Passport

Ability to travel 75% of the time internationally without restrictions

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.