Automation Systems, Corrective Action, Electrical Components, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Genetics, Hand Tools, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Machining, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Metrics, On Call, Preventative Maintenance, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Testing, X-Ray Diffraction
Lab Instrumentation & Automation Technician
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
- Maintain POLAB systems, automated sampling systems, XRF, XRD, and laboratory testing equipment.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts inventories.
- Track downtime, maintenance history, and reliability metrics.
- Provide after-hours, on-call support to troubleshoot and repair critical laboratory and automation equipment, ensuring minimal downtime for continuous QA/QC operations.
Mechanical Systems Support
- Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and related tools.
- Interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
- Disassemble, repair, modify, and reassemble laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate fabrication of obsolete or discontinued parts through machine shops.
- Safely utilize hand tools, power tools, and maintenance shop equipment.
Electrical & Controls Support
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Utilize digital multimeters and test equipment to diagnose electrical issues.
- Troubleshoot printed circuit boards and electronic components.
- Support automation systems and laboratory control equipment.
- Coordinate with electrical maintenance personnel for plant-level repairs.
Position Type Full time and Permanent
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