Automation Service Engineer
US$78,500 – US$97,000 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Automation Service Engineer I”
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- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 0–3 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$78,500 – US$97,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering, Science
Study levelBachelor's
About this opportunity:
At Freenome, we are seeking an Automation Service Engineer I to help grow the Freenome Automation Service team. The ideal candidate is responsible for providing world-class Laboratory Equipment Lifecycle Management service and support, while contributing to efficient processes, procedures, and best practices. You will have the opportunity to join a fast-growing automation service group, to make an immediate impact on the team’s dynamic and culture. This person is responsible for all things related to ensure Laboratory Equipment Lifecycle Management processes (onboarding equipment, IQ, OQ, PQ, calibration, maintenance, pFMEA, decommission) are to adhere to regulatory requirements, on large, fully automated laboratory systems and testing platforms, utilized in our cancer diagnostic test(s). We are rapidly growing and defining the laboratory systems and processes, so the ideal candidate will be someone who is a quick learner, self motivated and has related technical skills. Someone who is passionate about changing the world through a product that has the potential to better the standard of care for all current, future and potential cancer patients and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of a high profile technology organization that is changing the landscape on early cancer detection.
This position will ultimately report to the Supervisor, Equipment, Asset Management & Operations Support. During initial onboarding, the role will report directly to the Manager, Automation Service Engineering.
What you’ll do:
- Responsible for equipment onboarding, but not limited to receiving, inspecting of units, generating Asset labels and labeling of units.
- Responsible for equipment offboarding, but not limited to updating CMMS system, notifying internal teams (ie: laboratory, facility, finance, etc) and proper disposal.
- Performing ancillary equipment qualifications.
- Assist and support senior engineers with equipment installations, qualifications, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, to ensure the highest level of instrument reliability and up-time.
- Responsible for coordinating/scheduling of scheduled activities between external and internal customers and executing post-Preventative Maintenance procedures and documentation.
- Perform Clinical Lab equipment routine maintenance activities.
- Support instrument up-time and ensuring that service documentation meets Freenome’s Quality Management System (QMS).
- Support and update laboratory equipment asset management inventory.
- Communicate and coordinate equipment status and updates with internal customers.
- Developing/reviewing SOPs, WIs, Maintenance Forms, checklists, and service bulletins.