Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

The purpose of this role is to assist in the implementation of a closed-loop automation strategy across various business processes. This project aims to automate critical processes using digital twins and self-driving labs concepts. The individual will optimize robotic systems for desired functionality, train end users of software, and solicit continuous feedback for seamless interaction with digital twins and self-driving labs concepts.

Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments to gather detailed requirements for the closed-loop automation strategy.

Conduct interviews, workshops, and review existing documentation to ensure all needs are captured.

Create a requirements specification document that details all functional and non-functional requirements for the project, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Create a stakeholder analysis report that identifies the key stakeholders and their respective requirements and expectations.

Conduct comprehensive unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing of both the robotic systems and the software to ensure they meet all project requirements and perform as expected under various conditions.

Create test plans that outline the objectives, scope, and methods for testing the systems.

Identify detailed test cases that specify the conditions and expected outcomes for each test.

Author validation reports that summarize the results of the tests, including any issues found and resolutions implemented

Track bugs and issues in logs that document all identified problems and their status.

Install and commission the automated systems within the business processes, ensuring they are fully operational and integrated with existing workflows.

Provide support during the initial deployment phase to address any issues.

Create a deployment report that documents the installation process, any challenges encountered, and solutions implemented.

Prepare installation guides that provide step-by-step instructions for setting up and configuring the systems

Provide comprehensive training to end-users and create detailed documentation for system operation and troubleshooting.

Ensure that users are comfortable with the new systems and can operate them efficiently.

Conduct training sessions that cover all aspects of system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Create training materials, such as presentations, handouts, and videos, that support the training sessions

Author operational documentation that includes detailed instructions for using the systems on a day-to-day basis

Share troubleshooting guides that help users identify and resolve common issues.

Continuously monitor the performance of the automated systems to identify areas for improvement.

Optimize the systems to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance based on collected data and user feedback.

Create performance reports that analyze system metrics and identify areas for improvement.

Determine optimization plans that outline the steps to enhance system performance and efficiency.

Maintain system logs and monitor data that provide insights into system operations and any issues encountered.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.