Automation Engineer (Biomanufacturing)

Location: Piscataway, New Jersey, United States; onsite at the hirify.global site

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global Biotech Corporation is a biotechnology company providing research and biomanufacturing solutions for healthcare and life science organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop new automation workflows for high-throughput biomanufacturing.
• Maintain and upgrade existing automation methods, laboratory instruments, and integrated automation systems.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, software, and system integration issues.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate internal resources to advance projects.
• Communicate with other teams to support smooth technology transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of automation development experience in a biomanufacturing environment.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and automation systems.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with liquid-handling instruments such as Tecan Fluent and Hamilton STAR.
• Experience writing scripts and protocols for Tecan, Hamilton, and Thermo Momentum Scheduler.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with molecular biology experiments.
• Understanding of equipment communication, networking, TCP/IP, serial communication, or automation software.
• Basic programming or scripting experience.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, fully vested on day one, plus retirement savings options.
• Paid time off, sick days, company holidays, personal days, floating days, and compassionate leave.
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and disability insurance, and supplemental insurance plans.
• Commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.