ICON plc · 15 hours ago
Operations & Test Engineer I
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expICON is looking for an Operations & Test Engineer I to support ICON's efforts in developing robotic products and materials related to the Olympus Off-Planet R&D program. This role involves translating engineering intent into operational reality, developing processes, and coordinating cross-functional execution across various departments.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Ability to design, set up, and build out a lunar simulant production space
Lead, without oversight, raw material ordering and inventory management
Experience in simulant milling, blending, manufacturing, measuring and QA/QC lab testing
Capable in generation of documentation and record keeping on both the simulant and Olympus labs in regards to equipment, material inventory, and safety
Oversee machine and equipment maintenance as well as lab maintenance on both the simulant and Olympus labs
Identify and coordinate equipment calibration as needed, maintaining a high performing status of all equipment across the Olympus sites
Define and track operational KPIs and communicate trends/actions
Partner with Defense R&D leadership to improve system reliability and maintainability through data-driven improvements and standardized work
Lead the development and creation of SOPs for all lab and production equipment
Assist, as needed, robotic system assembly and test supporting Olympus optical, mechanical, and/or electrical teams
Assist with mineralogical testing and chemical analysis of lunar regolith and/or its ingredients
Contribute to R&D efforts to scale production, increase product throughput, and optimize operations
Coordinate and supervise facility-related activities, including planned and unplanned maintenance and reorganization efforts to improve workflow and functionality
Assist with inventory operations for all consumable materials
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure operations meet internal and regulatory requirements where applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in operations engineering, manufacturing engineering, robotics operations, automation, or industrial systems
Demonstrated experience leading structured problem-solving (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone, FMEA) and implementing corrective actions
Ability to analyze operational data (Excel/Sheets, SQL or scripting a plus) and communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Working knowledge of production/field operations: SOPs, work instructions, change control, and basic quality concepts
Preferred
Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes
Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma, reliability practices, or maintenance engineering concepts
Experience with tools such as Jira/Confluence, MES/CMMS systems, dashboards (Looker/Power BI/Tableau), and test/telemetry logging
Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-scaling environments and driving alignment across multiple teams
Company
ICON plc
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
10001+ employees
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