Automation Installation Engineer I

Automation Installation Engineer I Location Chicago, IL :

Automation Installation Engineer (Travel)

The Omnicell Automation Installation Engineer I (AIEI) performs day to day technical needs of installing, configuring and relocating Omnicell products within Central Pharmacy environments. The AIEI will install, deinstall, configure and troubleshoot Omnicell centralized products as necessary, while onsite. This role ensures that Omnicell centralized products are installed efficiently and at the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and practices.
• Travel to customer sites approximately 90% of their work schedule to provide on-site installation of central pharmacy products.
• Serve as technical and mechanical field installation resource with emphasis on the Omnicell XR2 and Carousel product lines.
• Resolve general technical issues as part of product installation process.
• Installation of automation equipment that includes pneumatic controls, digital electro-mechanical servo controls, solenoid valves, PC interface controls and mechanical drive stations.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical and electrical failures.
• Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Installation and configuration of bar code scanners, bar code printers, laser printers and Workstations.
• Provide product and install process feedback to other team members and departments.
• Follow detailed installation check-lists/manuals.
• Work as part of a team to plan and execute system field deployments.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of general mechanical and electrical devices.
• Understanding of electromechanical equipment and related engineering disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, subcontractors and customers.
• Demonstrated capability to understand and resolve general technical and mechanical problems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Fluency in managing business travel, continuing education, expenses and customer engagements independently.
• Willing and able to work in a fast-paced, team oriented healthcare environment.
• Experience with material handling equipment such as a forklift, hand truck and pallet jack.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Professional Certification in Mechatronics
• In lieu of Associate's Degree, four year armed services I/T or technical related experience or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of three years demonstrated mechanical or electrical product installation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Mechatronics or Robotics.
• Administrative level knowledge covering Windows workstation and server distributions through Windows 2016.
• Robotics experience.
• Forklift Certification.

Work Conditions

• Remote/field based position.
• 90% Travel Required.
• Must be able to push heavy equipment and have good dexterity for doing routine configuration tasks.
• Standing/sitting and kneeling for prolonged periods of time may be required. Position requires a high degree of physical activity and motion to include pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping and bending frequently.
• Must be willing and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds with the support of others and/or lifting devices.

Since 1992, Omnicell has been committed to transforming pharmacy care through outcomes-centric innovation designed to optimize clinical and business outcomes across all settings of care. We strive to be the healthcare provider's most trusted partner by our guiding promise of “Outcomes. Defined and Delivered.” Our comprehensive portfolio of robotics, smart devices, intelligent software, and expert services is helping healthcare facilities worldwide to improve business and clinical outcomes as they move closer to the industry vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy. Our guiding principles inform everything we do:

• As Passionate Transformers , we find a better way to innovate relentlessly.
• Being Mission Driven, we consistently deliver on our promises.
• Our Entrepreneurial spirit makes the most of EVERY opportunity for innovation.
• Understanding that Relationships Matter creates synergies that yield the greatest benefits for all.
• In Doing the Right Thing , we lead by example in ALL we do.

We value creating an inclusive culture and a healthier world through ESG initiatives, Employee Impact Groups, learning, well-being programs, and more. Join us in transforming the pharmacy care delivery model, making patient care safer and smarter for all.