Hardware Automation Specialist (f/m/d)

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Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. 

The Automation Hardware Specialist for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for providing excellent customer service to clients while installing and maintaining diagnostic automation instrumentation and systems in hospitals and stand-alone laboratory environments.

This position is part of the Customer Care Dx Organization and as Automation Hardware Specialist you will be remotely located in Spain, Italy or UK supporting our customers and impacting directly patients’ health and overall well-being. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Installation Team and report to the Hardware Automation Manager, responsible for the successful and timely installation of diagnostic automation systems, helping to drive revenue growth while ensuring strong customer contract retention rates and warranty conversion.  You will also verify the operational performance and data quality of systems and provide frontline support by resolving customer(s) problems and issues through technical, scientific expertise and troubleshooting.  If you thrive in a fast-paced role and want to be part of an extraordinary Customer Care Organization-read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Design and Development:

• Install and configure automated hardware systems for diagnostic applications.
• Implement complex detailed specifications, schematics, and technical drawings for hardware components and systems in laboratory environments

System Integration:

• Integrate hardware components with software systems to ensure seamless operation.
• Conduct testing and validation to verify system performance and reliability.

Implementation and Support:

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for hardware-related issues.
• Conduct maintenance and calibration of hardware systems to ensure optimal performance.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes for hardware systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO).

Project Management:

• Plan and manage hardware automation projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on automation systems.
• Proven experience in the diagnostics industry or a related field.
• Strong technical skills in hardware design, development, and integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English
• A valid passport

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Proficiency in hardware design and CAD software.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the diagnostics industry.

Additional Requirements:

• Requirement to travel within Europe to support customers using your technical expertise with overnight stays as needed (up to 80%).
• Hold a current valid driver’s license and good driving record. Associates who drive Beckman Coulter vehicles will follow the Danaher Company Vehicle Policy.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the customer location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide. You may not check every requirement, or your experience may look a little different from what we outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Beckman Coulter, we encourage you to apply!

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