Automation & Network Specialist

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, and protecting the environment. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location Information (Remote):

This remote role supports our Lab Automation group, an ISO 9001 certified organization, in the European region, working closely with the Integration Supervisor based in our Canada office. Our team designs, manufactures, and installs robotic solutions globally, accelerating drug discovery and synthetic biology research for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. Learn more about Laboratory Automation on our website https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/life-science/lab-equipment/lab-automation.html

How you will make an impact:

As an Automation & Network Specialist, you play an important role in the implementation of custom automated laboratory projects. This will be achieved through applying Thermo Fisher Scientific's Momentum™ Automation Workflow software and will include testing & problem solving of automated robotic systems integrated with specialized instrumentation to defined specifications. Understanding the customer's lab workflows will enable you to optimize processes for efficiency and consistent high-quality results.

What you will contribute:

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with multi-functional project teams that include the customer, Project Managers, Integrators, Designers, Software Developments, to plan and develop an ETO solution to achieve the agreed requirements
• Work closely with customers to fully understand and document workflow requirements.
• Develop computer networking solutions in collaboration with the customer's IT department, integrating our equipment with their infrastructure
• Share feedback to the Operations and R&D teams to help drive and implement continuous improvements
• Collaborate with the Integration Team in creating standard practice documentation for configuring PCs and/or Firewalls to integrate with third-party laboratory instruments

Technical

• Develop automated workflows in our scheduling software and demonstrate simulations for customers
• Install and configure software required to operate the automated systems
• Configure data from the onboard instrumentation to align with the client's Lab Information Management System (LIMS) requirements
• Determine networking and system needs, providing diagrams for customer review. Install related operating and application hardware and software
• Establish standard images to be used on all our PC;s and validate new models with our system software and hardware
• Teach and optimize robot/mover motion and workflows using company's market leading scheduling software
• Test and address any issues to successfully achieve site acceptance test (SAT) approval
• Provide basic training and familiarization of the automated system to the end users
• Ensure systems are aligned according to established guidelines and defined standard operating procedures.

How will you get there?

Education:

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Electro-mechanical, or related field of study

Experience:

• 5 years' minimum automation integration experience, or related field
• 2 years in a role directly collaborating with customers in a professional environment
• Experience with programming languages (C++, Python)
• Experience integrating or servicing laboratory instruments considered an asset

Knowledge & Skills:

• 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

Other Requirements:

• Valid Passport
• Ability to travel 75% of the time without restrictions

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.