Robotic Automation Engineer I (NJ/PA)

HIGHRES

NJ, USA

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$45/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

HighRes is seeking a Robotic Automation Engineer I to join our Automation Engineering team, based in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Reporting to a Lead Automation Engineer at our Beverly, Massachusetts headquarters, this role is built for an automation professional who has established a foundation in laboratory automation and is ready to take on greater technical ownership.

This is a field-based role focused on customers across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. You will own deployments end to end: robots, instruments, and CellarioScheduler brought together into a system a lab will run its science on, and signed off with your name on it. You will do that independently on standard systems, and alongside senior engineers on complex ones, where multiple robots, higher device counts, and more demanding instrumentation raise the difficulty of the integration. Your work will be primarily concentrated in the territory, with assignments outside the region when the business calls for it and regular travel to Beverly for training, build support, and time with the wider team.

Because this role operates in the field, it calls for someone who is effective working independently and knows when to pull in senior support. You will work with cutting-edge robotic platforms in some of the most advanced life science and pharmaceutical environments in the world.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Technical Delivery**

• Take full ownership of commissioning standard systems, integrating robots, laboratory instruments, and CellarioScheduler into a platform the customer's lab runs its science on
• Modify and troubleshoot CellarioScheduler workflows on deployed systems, resolving integration issues between the scheduler, the robots, and third-party instruments, working from the end-to-end workflow defined by the Applications team
• Verify that hardware, software, and integration deliverables meet the agreed acceptance criteria
• Commission complex systems with guidance from senior engineers, where multiple robots, a larger device count, and more demanding instruments raise the difficulty of the integration
• Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) independently for standard systems, and with senior support for complex systems
• Configure and troubleshoot automation hardware and integrated devices through firmware operations and device-level diagnostics
• Interpret, integrate, and debug C# and Python code within HighRes automation systems
• Configure relational databases supporting laboratory scheduling applications using SQL
• Configure and operate a range of robotic platforms, including SCARA and articulated robotic arms, adapting to diverse hardware configurations across customer deployments
• Contribute to multi-system deployments alongside senior engineers, building exposure to highly complex environments
• Create and maintain technical documentation for deployed systems, configurations, and resolved issues

**Customer Success**

• Deliver standard and complex system training to customer teams, covering both hardware operation and software application, with minimal guidance
• Proactively manage customer relationships by addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate project status, technical topics, and roadblocks clearly to customers and internal stakeholders
• Serve as a resource for teammates by sharing knowledge of tools, platforms, and processes

**QUALIFICATIONS**

You bring a proven foundation in laboratory or comparable automation and are ready to take on standard and complex systems. Your success will be built on the following qualifications:

**Required**

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field) and 2+ years of relevant experience; or Associate's degree and 4+ years; or Master's degree and 1+ years
• Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, or supporting laboratory automation or industrial robotics systems
• Experience with laboratory automation scheduling software such as CellarioScheduler, Green Button Go (Biosero), Momentum (Thermo Fisher), Overlord (PAA), or equivalent
• Proficiency in code interpretation, with a strong foundation in software principles and object-oriented programming (C# or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting and configuration skills at both the hardware and software level, with a proven ability to identify, document, and resolve issues efficiently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences
• Ability to travel up to and sometimes exceeding 40% annually to customer locations domestically and internationally
• Current driver's license and valid passport
• Reliable personal transportation for regional travel
• Comfortable working in laboratory and technical environments
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds and standing for extended periods

**Preferred**

• Hands-on in