Sr Automation Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

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Eliassen Group

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Manufacturing
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System Deployment
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Summary

Description:
Onsite in San Diego, CA

The Senior Automation Engineer will support the development and deployment of liquid handling equipment and processes for the organization's consumables manufacturing environment. The role requires deep expertise in programming liquid handlers, strong analytical problem solving, and effective cross-functional communication. The engineer will evaluate and implement new technologies through proof-of-concept, feasibility, controls, and validation activities in a regulated GMP setting to improve reliability and performance. The position will influence project decisions and provide training, documentation, and ongoing technical support.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $66.50/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Own implementation of liquid handling automation systems in regulated lab and manufacturing settings.
Develop complex automation scripts and recovery methods for new assays and workflows, including error handling, custom liquid classes, water or simulation runs, and data analysis.
Apply problem-solving skills to resolve technical challenges and remove roadblocks during system deployment.
Validate automated applications to ensure accuracy, precision, and repeatability.
Drive process development and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and customer experience.
Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for protocols and instrumentation.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including training materials and internal process guides.
Maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues as a trusted technical advisor.
Deliver basic and advanced software and hardware training to internal customers.
Influence project and program level decisions at interfaces to other disciplines.
Stay current with industry developments, emerging technologies, and regulatory expectations to guide long-term automation strategy.

Experience Requirements:

Expertise in programming and operating liquid handling systems such as Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman, Agilent, or Lynx and integration with peripheral devices including plate readers, sealers, shakers, and scanners.
Deep knowledge of automated systems programming including method development, error recovery logic, liquid class optimization, method validation and testing via simulation or trace files, and integration with LIMS or MES.
Basic proficiency with object-oriented programming languages, emphasizing C# and Python.
Strong troubleshooting skills for integrated automation systems with a record of resolving critical production issues.
Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and validation procedures.
Ability to plan activities within allocated project scope and prioritize assignments for supporting team members to maintain schedule.
Experience managing vendors and engineering contractors for component delivery at a technical level.
Strong oral and written communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional audiences.
Ability to operate independently, set priorities, and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in Lifesciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or PhD with no experience, or equivalent work experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Posted 6 hours ago

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About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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