{"id":1143146,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lgc-group-senior-automation-engineer","title":"Senior Automation Engineer","company":{"id":4750,"name":"LGC Group","domain":"lgcgroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lgc-group","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":6,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Petaluma, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":140263,"max":210395,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":210395},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C#","optional":false},{"name":"OPC UA","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Rest API","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T12:55:46Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:47:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"ABOUT LGC BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES:\nWith manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.\n This is a 12-month contract position.\nThe Senior Automation Engineer provides senior-level technical leadership and hands-on execution for automation, robotics, liquid handling, and instrument integration projects supporting oligonucleotide manufacturing and process development activities at the Petaluma site. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, Petaluma, this role works closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Process Design, Facilities, Quality, Operational Technology, Enterprise Information Technology, and external vendors to design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems that improve productivity, quality, reliability, and scalability of manufacturing operations. This role rapidly assesses current processes, identifies high-value automation opportunities, develops practical implementation plans, and executes technical solutions from concept through commissioning, operational handoff, and knowledge transfer to internal personnel.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:\nChampion a proactive safety culture across automation and robotics engineering activities, including work around reagents, solvents, chemicals, flammables, corrosives, and automated equipment\nDesign, develop, configure, and deploy automation solutions supporting oligonucleotide synthesis, liquid handling, laboratory automation, sample preparation, material movement, and manufacturing support workflows\nEvaluate manual workflows and identify automation opportunities that improve throughput, quality, process reliability, ergonomics, labor utilization, and data integrity\nDevelop automation concepts, system architectures, implementation plans, functional specifications, user requirements, design specifications, test protocols, and commissioning documentation\nConfigure, integrate, and troubleshoot robotic systems, liquid handling platforms, automated synthesis platforms, Shasta-related instrument integrations, plate handling workflows, reagent delivery automation, and continuous DNA processing automation initiatives\nDesign and implement controls or integration approaches for pumps, valves, sensors, process monitoring equipment, programmable logic controller systems, manufacturing software, databases, and operational technology systems\nIntegrate automation equipment with manufacturing execution systems (MES), laboratory information management systems (LIMS), databases, manufacturing software, data collection platforms, and operational technology systems in collaboration with Operational Technology Software, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Information Technology\nSupport equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, operational readiness, and IQ/OQ/PQ or computer software assurance (CSA)-aligned validation activities for new, modified, or integrated automation systems\nPartner with Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and vendors to execute automation projects while maintaining alignment with production needs and compliance expectations\nProvide knowledge transfer, training materials, work instructions, support documentation, technical handoff, and other deliverables needed for internal sustainment\nAdhere to company policies, procedures, safety expectations, data integrity requirements, and engineering standards; perform other duties as assigned\n Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable work experience\nSenior-level hands-on experience designing, deploying, troubleshooting, and improving automation systems in biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or a related technical environment\nDemonstrated experience with robotics, automated liquid handling, laboratory automation, instrument integration, process automation, and/or controls engineering\nExperience developing and deploying automated equipment, robotic workcells, liquid handling systems, instrument integrations, or manufacturing automation platforms in production or process development environments\nAbility to translate manufacturing and process requirements into practical, robust, maintainable, and scalable automation designs\nExperience creating technical documentation such as requirements, design documents, control narratives, test protocols, commissioning plans, troubleshooting guides, training materials, and operational handoff records\nWorking knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, data integrity expectations, engineering documentation, commissioning, operational handoff, and sustained support of automated systems\nEffective written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, including internal teams and external vendors\nAbility to operate independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, Operational Technology, Enterprise Information Technology, and external partners\nDesired Knowledge and Qualifications:\nDirect experience with automated oligonucleotide, biochemical, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, or life science manufacturing processes\nExperience with automated liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton, Beckman, Tecan, Lynx, or comparable systems\nExperience with high-throughput DNA synthesizers such as Shasta, Abacus, Ark, MerMade, or comparable systems\nExperience with robotics platforms such as Universal Robots, FANUC, Epson, Precise Automation, collaborative robotics, or comparable systems\nExperience with PLC programming, sensors, valves, pumps, safety interlocks, industrial networking, OPC-UA, REST APIs, SQL databases, Python, C#, data acquisition systems, or related integration technologies\nExperience supporting GMP environments, technology transfer, scale-up, validation, CSA-aligned testing, and capital project execution\nFamiliarity with MES, LIMS, manufacturing execution logic, databases, scheduling systems, or operational data systems\nPMP certification, automation certifications, controls certifications, robotics training, liquid handling platform training, PLC certifications, or manufacturing engineering certifications\n What we offer (US based-employees):\nCompetitive compensation with strong bonus program\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents\nFSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care\nDeductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution\nCompany-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program\nFlexible work options- 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts available with option of day, swing and night shifts.\nPet Insurance for our furry friends\nEnhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks\nPTO that begins immediately\nFull week paid off during the holidays\nTown Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Companywide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!\nThe typical pay range for this role is: Salary Range: $140,263 (Minimum) - $210,395 (Maximum)\nThis range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.\nThis position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H-1B, H-2B, OPT, O-1, TN)\nABOUT LGC:\nLGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.\nOUR VALUES\nPASSION\nCURIOSITY\nINTEGRITY\nBRILLIANCE\nRESPECT\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES\nLGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.\nFor more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com\n#scienceforasaferworld\nScience for a Safer World\nLGC Group is a global life science-based organisation delivering measurement science, standards, and assurance solutions across healthcare, pharma, and food sectors.","description_format":"text","description_chars":9864,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Life insurance","Parental leave","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Biotechnology","Health Care","Pharmaceuticals","Laboratory Equipment"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T13:26:08Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":28,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":210395,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lgc-group-senior-automation-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lgc-group-senior-automation-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T08:05:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}