Temporary Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer - R49436

Location

Tarrytown, NY

Position Description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an experienced and innovative Automation Engineer/Scientist to join our department, supporting our efforts.

In this role, you will manage automated equipment and troubleshoot integrated robotic systems to support antibody discovery and cell line development while collaborating with other team members. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Roles Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot automation methods for standalone and integrated systems, including Hamilton Robotics, Dynamic devices, and HighRes Biosolutions
• Coordinate the testing and deployment of new automation methods with scientists
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems and existing methods
• Oversee maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) on all automated equipment
• Ensure the proper storage of samples in the automated biobank and oversee its continuous maintenance and management
• Train new users on equipment operation, create SOPs, and provide ongoing technical support
• Contribute innovative solutions to increase efficiency, decrease costs, and improve sample throughput and data quality
• Work with scientists to identify unmet needs and new automation solutions to address them

Skills

• Have a passion for automation and innovation
• Demonstrate adept technical and problem-solving skills
• Can independently troubleshoot robotic equipment and work on integrations
• Are comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift from day to day
• Consider the needs of the scientists in the process and aim to enhance their experience
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Direct experience programming liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton STAR/Vantage, HighRes Prime) required
• Experience with scheduling software such as Cellario or Green Button Go preferred
• Experience with LIMS/Benchling integration with automated platforms preferred
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C# or Python preferred

Education

• B.S. or M.S. in Science or Engineering with 2 years of automation experience