Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer - Military veterans preferred

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. Were one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries.Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.  

E Tech Groups Laboratory Automation & Industrial Robotics (LAIR) team is expanding and seeking a Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer to support orchestration, robotics, and workflow integration projects for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

This role combines hands-on system integration with software-driven orchestration - connecting lab instruments, scheduling software, and autonomous systems into cohesive automated workflows. Youll play a key role in bridging digital orchestration platforms and physical automation hardware in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments. This is a senior, client-facing technical role that requires broad experience in lab automation integration, orchestration, and robotics system design.

You will: 

• Configure and deploy lab orchestration platforms and associated scheduling or workflow software.
• Develop and test custom device drivers, APIs, and integration layers for laboratory instruments and robots.
• Integrate autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and lab instruments using modern communication protocols (REST, WebSocket, OPC-UA, TCP/IP).
• Build, document, and validate end-to-end automated workflows, including method logic, error handling, and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with automation vendors, platform providers, and client engineering teams to deliver validated, production-ready systems.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including design specifications, configuration records, and test reports.
• Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), training, and knowledge transfer.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and provide first-line technical support during deployment and stabilization phases.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers during project execution.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates. 

You have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in lab automation, systems integration, or robotics (or equivalent demonstrated expertise).
• Hands-on experience with at least one orchestration/scheduling platform (e.g., Biosero Green Button Go, Cellario, Momentum, or similar).
• Strong programming background in Python, C#, or JavaScript for device communication or workflow logic.
• Familiarity with robotic systems (AMRs, liquid handlers, analytical instruments) and standard communication protocols.
• Experience executing or supporting FAT/SAT or other formal validation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and documentation quality.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork. 

You may have: 

• Experience integrating data systems (LIMS/LIS/ELN) or middleware within R&D or manufacturing labs.
• Exposure to digital orchestration, AI-driven scheduling, or multi-robot coordination.
• Understanding of regulated environments (GMP, GxP, or ISO) and validation documentation standards.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and IT collaboration for automation environments.

Benefits & Perks: 

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry. 
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. 
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off. 
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities. 

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  

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