Field Automation Engineer / Field Engineer - 5372

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Responsibilities:

• System configuration and testing of automated equipment
• Vision setup and testing on equipment/products
• Installation of equipment at end-user/customer facility
• Electrical and mechanical component assembly, including cable routing and terminating wires
• Provide remote and onsite support/service for vision and automated systems
• Troubleshoot programming, sequencing and electrical signaling issues to resolve automation challenges
• Vision system and recipe troubleshooting
• Verifying and modifying system drawings with support of an Automation engineer
• Reviewing and modifying existing PLC programs with support of an Automation engineer
• Managing the responsibilities on multiple simultaneous projects and/or clients

Requirements

• Technical understanding and experience with automated equipment for manufacturing, device assembly, and/or packaging (PLCs, HMIs, PC-based controls)
• Experience and ability to read, trace, and troubleshoot equipment design using electrical, mechanical and facility drawings
• Demonstrated understanding and use of PLC programming and logic
• Familiarity with vision inspection use and programming (Cognex VisionPro preferred)
• Demonstrates understanding of applicable technical concepts in automation and vision inspection
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the ability to transition between the two
• Capacity to make independent sound decisions and independently manage priorities
• Communicating complex, technical concepts in simple, concise oral conversation and written documentation

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$60,000-$80,000

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.