Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description

Job Title: Automation Integrator
Internal Job Title: Engineer III, Field Service
Band: 6
Track: Professional
Job Family: Operations

Department: Operations, Lab Automation
Location: Hong Kong, China/ Mainland China
Reports to: Project Engineering Manager

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and delivering COVID-19 solutions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location Information (Hybrid):
This role will report to our Project Engineering Manager based out of the Shanghai China office serving our global Lab Automation business unit. Our group designs, manufactures, and installs robotic solutions globally to help our major customers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields accelerate their drug discovery and synthetic biology research. To learn more about Laboratory Automation please visit our website https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/life-science/lab-equipment/lab-automation.html

How you will make an impact:
As an Automation Integrator you will construct, integrate, and install custom crafted automation systems for the pharma and bio-pharma research industries at some of the most prominent research laboratories in the Asia Pacific region. You will be the team member for the successful completion of projects while upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific’s high standards for quality.
What you will contribute:
Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with multi-functional project teams that include the customer, Project Managers, Automation Specialist, Designers, Software Developments, to plan and develop an ETO solution to achieve the agreed requirements
• Work closely with the customer to ensure workflow requirements are fully understood and documented
• Provide suggestions and highlight any concerns to the team including Designers, R&D Software/Hardware, and Project Managers
• Participate in peer training among the Integration Teams
• Share feedback to the Operations and R&D teams to help drive and implement continuous improvements
• Manage workload within your team and adjust excesses/shortages as required
• Assist in the creation of a detailed schedule specific to the customer’s project when required and in documentation, record keeping, and reporting the project status

Technical

• Assembly and testing of electromechanical sub-assemblies
• Construction of system platforms, safety guarding, and containment enclosures
• Integration of sophisticated laboratory instruments for accurate positioning and establishing communications
• Teach movers and multi-axis robots using our company's market leading scheduling software and validate all pick/place positions for smooth, efficient, and repeatable operation of the system
• Support site acceptance testing and promptly help address any deficiencies cited
• Assist in development of technical solutions to meet the customer’s requirements
• Help define and track the job build tasks required to effectively complete the project in a timely manner
• Tackle automated robotic system issues when required
• Identify and record changes to Bills of Materials and Work Instructions
• Identify any part non-conformances and help implement the countermeasures

How will you get there?
Education:

• Technology diploma in Mechatronics, Electro-mechanical engineering, Electrical or Mechanical engineering, or other related subject area

Experience:

• 5 years’ automation integration (or related) experience

Knowledge & Skills:

• Able to understand and follow mechanical and electrical drawings
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Familiarity with testing and measuring instruments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional presence both with the customer and internal departments
• Strong organization, planning and time leadership skills
• Proficient software skills in Microsoft Office suit of applications
• Familiarity with ERP systems considered an asset
• Fluent English and Mandarin speaking and writing skills, other languages are considered an asset

Other Requirements:

• Valid Passport
• Ability to travel 50 – 75% of the time domestically & internationally without restrictions

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.