Lead Automation Engineer
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Job Summary
Regional Automation Engineer is responsible to lead all automation systems inside our region drive continuous improvement initiatives to our automated systems troubleshooting automated equipment analyzing performance and reliability collaborating with Enterprise Automation Team on creating or improving automated systems inside our labs.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the operation preventive maintenance and repair of advanced automated equipment which supports continuous lab operations 24/7 operations.
- Validate and lead all new automation system implementation inside our region ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Optimize existing automation systems for better reliability and performance.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of automation systems to minimize downtime and improve OEE
- Develop and program industrial robots (e.g FANUC ABB KUKA UR YASKAWA ) for various automation applications such as material handling and inter-process connectivity.
- Manage and document automation software revisions electrical schematics system configurations including service/repair reports calibrations etc.
- Be the regional automation SME supporting and training leader for all lab automated systems.
- Work in collaboration with Enterprise Automation team to design install and commissioning new automation systems including PLCs HMIs Vision Systems & Sensors Actuators and industrial networks into cohesive control systems to enhance efficiency and reduce cost
- Stay up to date with industry trends emerging technologies and bets practices in industrial automation and engineering control
- Support preventive maintenance programs and drive proactive reliability strategies
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Mechatronics Electromechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5years of experience in industrial automation integration and robot programming
- Proficient with programming PLCs (e.g Allen Bradley Siemens etc.)
- Expertise in robotics systems (FANUC ABB KUKA ETC) and vision-guided systems a plus
- Expertise in AI and vision systems (Cognex Keyence Matrox Omron etc)
- Proficiency in SCADA HMI development and industrial communication protocols (ethernet/IP MODbus Profibus etc) strong understanding of PID control loops motion controls etc
- Strong understanding of industrial networking and control systems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing six sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent problem -solving analytical and project management skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussion across teams.
- Able to differentiate between color coded wires and interpret visual readouts.
- Work flexible schedule/shift including weekends nights and /or holidays
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care mana ... View more
