Automation Systems Engineer

1 day ago

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Meso Scale Discovery Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Systems Engineer to join our team at Meso Scale Diagnostics. The successful candidate will design and program high-performance robotics automation, assembly, and inspection systems for automated reagent dispensing systems, micro-plate test kits, and micro-fluidic assay cartridges used in the biodefense, clinical, and life-science markets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation equipment design, design for manufacturing and assembly, and experience in specifying, selecting, and integrating assembly, process control, and inspection instrumentation such as industrial robots, PLCs, machine vision, and image processing, and digital and analog sensors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and program high-performance robotics automation, assembly, and inspection systems
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support the needs of new product development programs and expand the capacity of existing manufacturing lines through automation
  • Configure, validate, and troubleshoot automation system hardware and software
  • Provide equipment support to the consumables manufacturing group and the assay development group
  • Design and build automated assembly and process equipment
  • Design and build fixtures for manufacturing and assay development
  • Maintain computer programs and develop new programs to control manufacturing and R&D equipment
  • Interact with outside vendors to source equipment and components
  • Support new product development

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
  • 5 years of experience in automation equipment design, design for manufacturing and assembly, or a Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering + 3 years of experience
  • Prior experience in specifying, selecting, and integrating assembly, process control, and inspection instrumentation such as industrial robots, PLCs, machine vision, and image processing, and digital and analog sensors
  • 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks) modeling

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrate ability to develop, integrate, and validate systems in a GMP, ISO, or other regulated production environment for pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical devices manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of the manufacture of FDA-regulated devices and experience in the healthcare field
  • Working knowledge of full lifecycle software development for automation systems using software languages such as C, C++, C#, or Visual Basic

What We Offer

At Meso Scale Diagnostics, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

We also offer paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Meso Scale Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

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