Automation Engineer

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job TitleAutomation Engineer
Location(s)AZ Gothenburg (Sweden) - Customer Site

Summary:

Install, adjust, repair and perform preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic, mechatronic, electromechanical or mechanical equipment in a production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, adjust, test, perform periodic maintenance of standard equipment and systems. 
• Use troubleshooting equipment to assist in problem solving. 
• Assist with technical expertise for evaluation and decision on necessary adjustments in the PM plan for instruments/units.
• Record and report abnormal functioning of equipment or of conditions and initiate corrective actions. 
• Identify suppliers for spare parts, calculate costs and prepare requisition.
• Perform regular rounds according to the needs of the business.
• Assist with technical expertise in the purchase of equipment.
• Assist with technical expertise when signing contracts.
• Test, evaluate and adjust instruments and devices after completion of repair. 
• Document inspections, maintenance work, repairs and other work according to guidelines and methods. 
• Communicate with customer employees and external suppliers during calibration, repair and operation of equipment, and if necessary coordinate with external suppliers regarding repairs.
• If necessary, install and/or upgrade firmware and modular parts. 
• Meet the company's policies, procedures and follow the company's standards and live up to the company's values according to RISE. 
• Perform work in accordance with applicable safety regulations and procedures.
• Expected to secure their workplace and carry out a risk assessment before starting work.
• Actively participate in improvement work, to create a safer and better working environment.
• Identify, report and remedy deviations according to developed routines.
• Plan and perform assigned tasks according to expected delivery. 
• Participation in their own competence development to actively broaden their knowledge. Take personal responsibility for their skills development.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Three-year technical degree, or equivalent related work experience.
• One year's experience in the installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of equipment or experience deemed equivalent.
• PLC experience (eg Siemens S7)
• Read and work from drawings, electrical schematic diagrams and manuals, P& ID (piping and instrumentation diagrams).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, preferably also Swedish. Team player with strong customer service ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong electrical skills – troubleshooting and fault finding in large complex industrial equipment
• Previous experience as Electrical Safety Representative with the relevant certification

Working Environment:

• Must be able to work in a controlled, clean room environment requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., PPE, lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) 
• Training will be provided in the use of climbing equipment and fresh air masks.
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high. 
• Occasionally required move or lift up to 15 Kg (potential for occasional lifting of up to 30 Kg ). 
• Employee may occasionally come into contact with hazardous APIs to be dealt with according to site SOPs and  regulations. 

• PerkinElmer require you to complete a drug test and background check before starting on the customer site.
• PerkinElmer’s standard probationary period is 6 months.