Junior Automation Engineer

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 61 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Position Summary: As a junior automation engineer, you will have a minimum of 1 year experience having worked and be competent in the disciplines listed below. You will be working with a small team of engineers in a fast-paced environment to maintain and assist with the development of automation solutions that streamline processes in a laboratory setting. Although based in Hindmarsh South Australia, you can expect some interstate travel as part of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Robotic Automation System Design and Development:• Design, prototype, and manage robotic systems, encompassing mechanical, electrical, and software elements.
• Optimise systems for peak performance, precision, and cost-efficiency.

• Programming and Control:• Develop control algorithms for robot trajectory planning and object manipulation.
• Develop, test, and refine software for diverse robotic applications.

• System Integration:• Facilitate the smooth incorporation of robotic systems within commercial laboratory settings.
• Construct interfaces and communication protocols to integrate with other machinery/instruments and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Diagnose and remedy any integration-related complications.

• User Interface (UI) Design:• Develop intuitive User Interfaces (UI) that streamline process management for the automated systems.

• Testing and Validation:• Perform exhaustive testing and validation of robotic systems to certify compliance with performance, quality, and safety benchmarks.
• Interpret data and refine design and controls based on feedback.

• Documentation:• Generate and sustain comprehensive technical documentation, such as design outlines, operational manuals, and troubleshooting procedures for robotic systems.

Qualifications and technical skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Robotics/Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable discipline
• Experience in designing, prototyping, testing and debugging robotic systems
• Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python
• Skilled in 3D CAD modelling software such as SolidWorks or Fusion360
• Experience working with microcontrollers such as ESP32 and STM32 is highly desirable
• Knowledge in circuit design and PCB design is highly desirable
• Ability to convey complex ideas and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Acquaintance with safety protocols and best practices concerning robotic systems.
• Eagerness to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment.

Bachelor's Degree in Robotics/Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable discipline and at least 1 year experience in the field.

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted. 

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.