Advanced Process & Automation Technician

Advanced Process & Automation Technician

Anodyne is building highly automated manufacturing lines to scale production of its microneedle patches. We seek a hands‑on Advanced Process & Automation Technician who is an expert in programming and integrating automated systems, precision operations, and building first‑of‑kind manufacturing processes.

• Operate, program, and maintain ultra‑precision dispensing platforms (e.g., Nordson EFD, Musashi, Vermes) for drug–polymer resin deposition and patterning.
• Conduct micro‑dispensing of nL‑scale, high‑viscosity formulations with consistency and accuracy.
• Develop, optimize, and validate dispensing processes for manufacturing scale‑up.
• Perform routine calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of dispensing and related equipment.
• Run and troubleshoot PLC‑controlled systems, including robotic pick‑and‑place modules and parts handling with conveyors.
• Operate servo‑motor driven assemblies, high‑RPM formulation mixers, degassing systems, curing tools, and micro‑fabrication equipment.
• Implement and integrate in‑line and post‑production automation vision systems (e.g., Keyence, Cognex) for product and manufacturing QC.

• 5–8+ years of hands‑on experience working with processing and dispensing microfluidics in a regulated environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, life‑science).
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and controls background with industrial automation programming, including PLC programming (ladder logic, function block, structured text).
• Robot programming (FANUC TP, Epson RC+, ABB RAPID, or similar).
• Additional programming or automation‑related experience such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or other scripting for automation support.
• Machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) for automated inspection.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, and software layers.

• Experience scaling systems into automated lines for medical device manufacturing.
• Experience supporting equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), fixture qualification, and change control in ISO 13485 or 21 CFR 820 environments.

• Hands‑on, curious problem solver.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced start‑up setting.
• Systematic troubleshooter.
• Ability to work with vendors and other third‑party application specialists.
• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and full benefits.
• Direct impact on the success and scalability of a next‑generation therapeutic platform.

Full‑time

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing