{"id":4111522,"url":"https://alion.io/job/the-jackson-laboratory-controls-automation-engineer-maintenance","title":"Controls Automation Engineer - Maintenance","company":{"id":1764989,"name":"The Jackson Laboratory","domain":"jax.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/jax-org","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":10,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":33,"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Farmington, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":92192,"max":133678,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":133678},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"LIMS","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":true},{"name":"Azure","optional":true},{"name":"Azure DevOps","optional":true},{"name":"GMP","optional":true},{"name":"Jira","optional":true},{"name":"Smartsheet","optional":true},{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-11T23:26:27Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T23:26:27Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Controls Automation Engineer - Maintenance\nThe Controls/Automation Engineer will provide centralized Maintenance of Line (MOL) controls, automation, robotics, and instrument integration support for JMCRS, with initial emphasis on daily operational readiness and uptime for the CT CMAP (Cellular Models Array Platform). This role is intended to bridge engineering rigor with hands-on operational support: maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems, supporting method reliability, enabling process improvements, and coordinating with internal and external partners to sustain scalable, compliant, and efficient operations.\nThe role will support the NYSCF collaboration and related automation platforms while also building a practical support model that can extend to other JMCRS sites and programs over time. The successful candidate will combine strong technical depth in automation and controls with clear communication, ownership, disciplined documentation, and the ability to work effectively across operations, scientific, engineering, vendor, and informatics stakeholders.\nThis role will apply a systems-thinking approach to support reliable production across the broader organization, working cross-functionally with teams across JMCRS and Research Services to ensure solutions align with JAX's scientific and operational goals.\nSuccess in this role will require:\nClear and proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders.\nCollaborative problem-solving across engineering, operations, and scientific teams.\nAdaptability in dynamic, multi-site environments.\nOwnership and accountability for high-impact deliverables.\nThe salary range is $92,192 - $133,678. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.\n\nKey Responsibilities (What you contribute):\nServe as the primary MOL controls and automation engineer for CT CMAP Operations, ensuring system uptime, troubleshooting, and operational continuity.\nProvide centralized JMCRS automation, controls, robotics, and instrumentation support across sites, programs, and future automation platforms.\nMaintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation systems, robotic platforms, instruments, and supporting controls infrastructure.\nSupport liquid handling and automated workflows across a variety of automation platforms.\nDevelop and support preventive maintenance, calibration, and system health monitoring strategies for automation platforms.\nSupport integration of automation platforms with LIMS, data systems, custom software solutions, and digital workflows.\nEnsure documentation, training, and support processes enable successful transition from project deployment to operational ownership.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, training materials, and validation records.\nRespond to operational issues while driving root-cause analysis, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.\nCollaborate with scientific, operational, engineering, and informatics teams to improve process reliability and automation performance.\nSupport automation implementations through commissioning, vendor coordination, operational readiness, and support handoff activities.\nEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical automation improvements.\nProvide technical guidance and serve as an escalation resource for automation system troubleshooting and vendor support activities.\nEnsure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.\nApply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve reliability, efficiency, and uptime.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on automation systems, robotics, or industrial controls.\nAt least 5+ years of relevant experience supporting, troubleshooting, commissioning, or maintaining automation systems in operational environments.\nProgramming experience in Python, C/C++, or structured text, with emphasis on robotic instrument and liquid handler programming (Hamilton, Agilent, Dynamic Devices) and API-based integrations for lab automation.\nProficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial robotics, including integration with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and experience with custom automation software solutions.\nExperience integrating automation platforms with LIMS and data pipelines.\nStrong understanding of control systems, automation hardware, and system integration.\nExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in technical environments.\nFamiliarity with safety and ergonomic standards in automation design.\nExperience with vision systems, and data acquisition tools.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.\nExperience working in GMP or regulated laboratory environments.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s Degree in a relevant engineering, robotics, automation, controls, or applied technical discipline.\n10+ years of relevant engineering experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, laboratory automation, manufacturing automation, or advanced technical operations support.\nCertification in automation or robotics (e.g., ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Robotics Engineer (CRE), Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), etc.).\nCertification in Lean or Six Sigma (green belt level).\nSolidWorks or AutoCAD Professional Certification.\nProficiency in MS Project or similar software.\nExperience with programming robotic instruments/liquid handlers and custom software development.\nFamiliarity with CAD, microcontroller programming, and 3D printing for custom fixtures.\nExperience with robotics, motion control, or mechatronic systems.\nExperience with vision systems, barcode/RFID systems, electronic batch/traceability workflows, environmental monitoring, or data acquisition tools.\nExperience coordinating vendor support, service agreements, spare parts strategies, preventive maintenance plans, and technical escalation pathways.\nExperience with MS Project, Planner, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or comparable tools for work tracking, implementation planning, and issue management.\nAbout JAX:\nThe Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California, New York, Florida), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.\nFounded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. 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