Automation Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Laboratory Automation, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Electro-mechanical, or related field of study
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
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
Valid Passport
Ability to travel 75% of the time internationally without restrictions

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Python

LIMS

Automation Workflows

Robot Motion

Scheduling Software

Workflow Optimization

Software Configuration

Customer Collaboration

Project Team Collaboration

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1956Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.

Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.

Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.

Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.

They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.

Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.

Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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