10x Genomics · 20 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$151K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years exp10x Genomics is seeking an outstanding Senior Automation Engineer to join their Manufacturing Systems Engineering Group. The role involves developing and integrating automation solutions for the manufacturing of complex reagents and instruments, requiring collaboration with various teams to ensure world-class automation solutions are implemented.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Act as technical lead, designer and builder, to develop and implement industrial automation solutions for robust manufacturing in house
Work closely with contract manufacturers on complex automation projects from defining project scope, design system all the way to implementing acceptance tests. Lead design activities for new automation systems or technology transfer
Support existing automation infrastructure with troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Analyze performance data and establish trends, identify errors and make improvements to systems to ensure reliability
Write software to control robotic systems and industrial PLCs for process control
Provide guidance for expansion of data collection activities
Develop calibration and maintenance documentation for automation systems
Contribute automation expertise and leadership to cross-disciplinary development teams to develop timely automation solutions for new product manufacturing
This position requires up to 10% of international travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or an M.S./Ph.D. with 5+ years of post-graduate industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience designing automation solutions for the biotech or semiconductor industry
Experience with standard industrial automation technologies, PLCs, SCARA, and HMI programming
Mechanical design experience with Solidworks
Proven ability to design and deploy automation solutions in a manufacturing setting
Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and software systems
Strong organizational skills to manage multidisciplinary projects
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changes (e.g., priorities and timelines)
Desire to build game-changing technologies and impact the world of life science research
Preferred
Experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs using structured text language a plus
Experience programming HMI and SCADA systems using Ignition a plus
Experience working with contract manufacturers a plus
Experience with optics, microscopy, image analysis, and image processing for quality control systems a plus
Laboratory automation experience a plus
Capability to perform light mechanical/electrical work
Familiarity with environmental monitoring of HVAC and manufacturing conditions (i.e. understanding of different sensors applications and limitations)
Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level
Benefits
10x’s equity grants
Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
Annual bonus program or sales incentive program
Company
10x Genomics
Cells are the basic unit of life.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Serge Saxonov
Co-founder and CEO
Eric Whitaker
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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