By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Pay Range:
$73,100.00 - $120,200.00Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Process Automation Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, product quality, and process reliability. This role bridges process engineering expertise with automation technologies to enhance manufacturing systems and support scalable, data-driven operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement production and automations processes for new and existing products.
Utilize precision mechanical and mechanism design skills for integrating systems featuring automation, optics/detection, fluidics, and instrument components.
Apply system-level analysis to design cutting-edge automation systems and instruments, addressing complex challenges with technical finesse.
Thorough testing and debugging of prototype instruments and automation equipment.
Collaborate with process, mechanical, and controls engineers to integrate automation into production lines and critical systems.
Program and configure PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and/or DCS platforms (e.g., Beckhoff, LabView).
Lead or support automation-related troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Translate process requirements into technical specifications and automation control logic.
Support equipment commissioning, validation, and documentation in regulated environments (e.g., FDA, ISO).
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of automation trends, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials for operators and technicians.
Action-Oriented: Iterate and experiment with instrument design ideas promptly, advancing concepts towards efficient realization.
Product Lifecycle Support: Optimize designs for manufacturability, actively engage in the manufacturing transfer process, and ensure cost-effective solutions through fabrication technologies for instruments.
Team Collaboration: Foster innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration, engage in practical design/testing approaches, and actively participate in constructive feedback exchanges.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related field).
5+ years of experience in automation and/or process engineering within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Proficient in automation platforms (e.g., LabView, Beckhoff, etc.).
Strong understanding of process mapping, control systems, and data acquisition.
Solidworks or other parametric 3D modeling software
Solidworks PDM familiarity
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., MES, digital twins, IIoT) is desirable.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to seeking feedback for continuous improvement.
Additional Skills:
Experience in a regulated environment (pharma, medical device, biotech).
Knowledge of process modeling, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing principles.
Exposure to scripting or industrial data tools (e.g., Python, SQL, R).
Project management skills.
Familiarity with Database interactions (SQL/JSON), digital communications, machine vision-driven control, SolidWorks Electrical, and experience in ISO-9001 or ISO-13485 standards.
Experience with validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) is a plus.
Experience with electrical automation design is a plus.
Why Join Bio-Techne:
- We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
- We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
- We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
- We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related field)
- 5+ years of experience in automation and/or process engineering within a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Proficient in automation platforms (e.g., LabView, Beckhoff, etc.)
- Strong understanding of process mapping, control systems, and data acquisition
- Solidworks or other parametric 3D modeling software
Bio-Techne Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bio-Techne and has not been reviewed or approved by Bio-Techne.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage are often regarded as strong, with core health benefits broadly available across U.S. roles. Day-one eligibility and comprehensive options are described as a relative bright spot even when pay sentiment is mixed.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and volunteer time are emphasized alongside flexible scheduling. Work-life balance elements are seen as strengths relative to base-pay concerns.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly or semi-annual bonuses and eligibility for annual cash incentives add meaningful upside for many salaried roles. Structured plans such as a Management Incentive Plan reinforce predictability of variable pay.
Bio-Techne Insights
What We Do
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality purified proteins and reagent solutions - notably cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, immunoassays, biologically active small molecule compounds, tissue culture reagents, and cell and gene therapy workflow solutions including T-Cell activation technologies. Bio-Techne’s portfolio also includes protein analysis solutions, sold under the ProteinSimple brand name, that offer researchers efficient and streamlined options for automated Western blot and multiplexed ELISA workflow. These reagent and protein analysis solutions are sold to biomedical researchers, as well as clinical research laboratories, and constitute the Protein Sciences Segment. Bio-Techne also develops and manufactures diagnostic products including FDA-regulated controls, calibrators, blood gas and clinical chemistry controls, and other reagents for OEM and clinical customers. Bio-Techne’s genomic tools include advanced tissue-based in situ hybridization assays (ISH) for research and clinical use, sold under the ACD brand, as well as a portfolio of clinical molecular diagnostic oncology assays including the ExoDx®Prostate (IntelliScore) test (EPI) for prostate cancer diagnosis. These diagnostic and genomic products comprise Bio-Techne’s Diagnostics and Genomics Segment. Bio-Techne products are integral components of scientific investigations into biological processes and molecular diagnostics, revealing the nature, diagnosis, etiology and progression of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. With thousands of products in its portfolio, Bio-Techne generated approximately $714 million in net sales in fiscal 2019 and has over 2,200 employees worldwide.
