What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist I Labs - Automation position at NSF?
Job Description
We are seeking an Automation Specialist to join our team to support our Global Labs Division. As an automation specialist you would be responsible for contributing to the success of innovation, automation, and continuous improvement projects under the direction of the automation & innovation staff. The ideal candidate would be creative, innovative, and possess technical aptitudes in industrial & laboratory control systems, processes, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), data acquisition, and instrumentation. Experience with CAD software and lean processes is preferred.
Responsibilities
Key Job Responsibilities would include: (non-exhaustive)
At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water, and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We’re a global leader in standards development, testing, auditing, certification, and knowledge-based solutions for the food, nutrition, water, and life sciences industries. We’re passionate about our work because together, we have a broad impact on our world.
Our growing team of more than 3,000 team members provide services across all continents through our global offices and state-of-the-art laboratories, at our client sites, and from home offices. We’re growing fast and expanding into new areas, and that’s where you come in.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
About The Team
Our NSF Labs Organization is widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences. NSF operates more than 320,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space and serves companies in more than 173 countries worldwide.
We are seeking an Automation Specialist to join our team to support our Global Labs Division. As an automation specialist you would be responsible for contributing to the success of innovation, automation, and continuous improvement projects under the direction of the automation & innovation staff. The ideal candidate would be creative, innovative, and possess technical aptitudes in industrial & laboratory control systems, processes, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), data acquisition, and instrumentation. Experience with CAD software and lean processes is preferred.
Responsibilities
Key Job Responsibilities would include: (non-exhaustive)
- Construct new automation systems and/or contribute to continuous improvement projects under direction of Innovation & Automation staff.
- Contribute to success of continuous improvement and automation projects as part of a diverse cross functional team of business units, laboratories, and stake holders.
- Perform technical troubleshooting to diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial machinery, process controllers, and/or industrial control systems.
- Install, calibrate, and maintain data acquisition systems and instrumentation systems for monitoring and controlling processes.
- Document, Conduct, and/or co-develop preventive maintenance plans to minimize downtime and maximize equipment lifespan.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Associate Degree in related field or equivalent experience in engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related field(s).
- Minimum 2-5 years of related experience in related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience in troubleshooting industrial machinery and equipment in laboratory setting, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic, pump, and motor systems.
- Knowledge of low & high voltage electrical systems, including 3 phase AC.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMI (Human-Machine Interface), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
- Familiarity with various programming environments such as: Ladder Logic, LabView, G-Code, Python, C, Lua
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in AUTOCAD software for interpreting and creating engineering drawings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledgeable and experienced with laboratory QA/QC plans, manuals, and procedures.
- Excellent communication and cross functional teamwork abilities.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours when needed to complete projects.
- Travel may be required.
At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water, and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We’re a global leader in standards development, testing, auditing, certification, and knowledge-based solutions for the food, nutrition, water, and life sciences industries. We’re passionate about our work because together, we have a broad impact on our world.
Our growing team of more than 3,000 team members provide services across all continents through our global offices and state-of-the-art laboratories, at our client sites, and from home offices. We’re growing fast and expanding into new areas, and that’s where you come in.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
About The Team
Our NSF Labs Organization is widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences. NSF operates more than 320,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space and serves companies in more than 173 countries worldwide.
