By joining the Bio-Techne team you will have an impact on future cutting-edge research. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics.

 

Bio-Techne’s Diagnostic Reagents Division has been providing essential products to the in vitro diagnostics industry for over 40 years. We supply quality controls and reagents for clinical laboratory and point-of-care testing, along with custom products to other companies serving the IVD market.

 

The Automation Technician is responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems for manufacturing. In this role you will troubleshoot and repair existing equipment, install and configure new equipment and systems and perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance.

 

Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, and replace automation systems for manufacturing and packaging equipment. Troubleshoot automation components, including sensors, servo motors, robotics, camera systems, and other instrumentation. Work with equipment manufacturers’ service technicians on repairs, preventative maintenance, and appropriate spare parts stocking. Support as needed routine and non-routine maintenance of mechanical systems. Ensure adequate spare parts for automated systems to avoid downtime. Assist Mfg Engineering in the design or modification of equipment. Train new or existing personnel in set-up, operation and troubleshooting of automated equipment. Work closely with Mfg leaders to create new equipment-related procedures and the modification/streamlining of existing procedures. Maintain good housekeeping and safety requirements. Initiate Engineering Change Order and applicable documents as required. Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, SOPs and SWIs and as well as follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the safety program and in accordance to the job function. Willingness to accept changes in work from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries. Perform other duties as assigned.