Project Engineer/Scientist – Automation Systems

Job Description
This position is temporarily located out of Bethel, CT immediately, with relocation to the greater Atlanta Metro Atlanta at a later date, expected timing summer 2026.
The Primary Functions Of This Role Are To

• lead development/optimization/modification of robotics & automation solutions to meet evolving Global R&D needs and
• apply a functional understanding of laboratory automation to create greater value and/or eliminate wasted effort/cost.

Responsibilities
Without supervision the incumbent must be:

• proficient in developing and executing automation & robotic solutions to achieve desired goals or results. Proficient in performing against multiple projects in parallel. Mentor junior employees on activities execution to exploit new skills and ways of thinking.
• proficient in analyses (statistical, if needed) of data to uncover new findings from R&D work. Train and develop junior employees.

With broad supervision and coaching, the incumbent is expected to:

• demonstrate the ability to identify and improve (streamline or increase value) R&D processes or activities being worked to create greater value and/or eliminate wasted effort/cost. With broad supervision, develops ability to transform insights into optimization recommendations for R&D activities being worked.
• develop insights from laboratory automation and ability to develop key problem statements and fundamental understanding of technical models and/or mechanisms by connecting data sets with current organizational or industry knowledge and applying these to the R&D projects and activities being worked.

With supervision and coaching, the incumbent is expected to develop:

• insights from "project level" R&D work.
• develop and communicate fundamental understanding insights from automation projects and apply these insights across R&D activities or disciplines to change and improve the direction of these activities or the way in which these activities are performed.
• ability to create and deploy efficient strategic "project level" plans for technology delivery and/or capability-building and/or capacity-building to achieve desired goals or results.

Additionally, adherence to and compliance with all Company wide and R&D specific policies and procedures is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BS degree in Engineering, Laboratory Sciences or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience delivering laboratory automation & robotics systems in manufacturing or industrial laboratory environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or MATLAB.
• Experience with automated test frameworks and data acquisition systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and documentation skills

About Us
Duracell is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell's products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a "can do" attitude is highly valued.