The Duracell Company · 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer/Scientist – Automation Systems - Measurement Science
The Duracell Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries. They are seeking a Project Engineer/Scientist to lead the development of automation solutions and optimize R&D processes to enhance efficiency and value.
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Responsibilities
Lead development/optimization/modification of robotics & automation solutions to meet evolving Global R&D needs
Apply a functional understanding of laboratory automation to create greater value and/or eliminate wasted effort/cost
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
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
Develop 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
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
Adherence to and compliance with all Company wide and R&D specific policies and procedures is required
Qualification
Required
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
Company
The Duracell Company
Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, lithium coins, rechargeable batteries, and other specialty cells.
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