Job brief: Automation Support Engineer

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• Listed on Natera's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
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• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $83,200 to $104,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Austin, TX · US - TX - Austin
• Posted: 2026-10-26

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• Must be able to travel between sites in Austin (1 mile distance) to support multiple labs
• 2+ years of laboratory automation engineering experience required
• Experience in computer programing or basic understanding of method writing is required
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to accommodate later hours when needed
• Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills are required
• Flexibility and self-initiative required to support several simultaneous automation projects

Main duties

• Support liquid handling robots including troubleshooting and qualification procedures
• Build knowledge on hardware and software on multiple types of laboratory automated liquid handlers, such as Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR/Vantage/Verso, and Be…
• Build rapport with end-users, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Prepare documentation for equipment qualification and operating procedures to ensure successful implementation in the labs
• Prepare User Requirement and Testing Procedure, Standard Operating Procedures, and related documentations

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs in Austin, TX: $174k a year (130 listings, 14 employers). This listing is 46% lower.
• Across Natera's 220 open listings, 31% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Natera hires

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