Advanced Process & Automation Technician

About Anodyne:

Anodyne is a venture-backed, clinical-stage biotech company focused on simplifying chronic care for all stakeholders. We specialize in the transdermal delivery of multi-milligram doses and complex formulations, enabling easier access to both existing therapies and emerging large molecule treatments.

The HeroPatch, our proprietary technology represents a breakthrough in drug delivery. By transdermally delivering large molecules, it enables tunable pharmacokinetic profiles, new formulations using APIs in dry form, room temperature stability, and combination therapies of next-generation therapeutics.

At Anodyne, we are building highly automated manufacturing lines to scale production of our microneedle patches. We are seeking a hands-on Advanced Process & Automation Technician who is an expert with programming and integrating automated systems, precision operations, and building first-of-kind manufacturing processes.

Position Summary

The Advanced Process & Automation Technician will support Anodyne’s automated production and assembly line for microneedle patches. Said associate will support process development activities across the spectrum of Product Development to Commercial Clinical Manufacturing.

This role is ideal for someone with strong electromechanical and controls experience who enjoys working with complex equipment, optimizing automated workflows, and ensuring reliable daily operation.

A primary aspect of this role is to support and scale our micro-dispensing based manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has direct experience operating and programming ultra-precision dispensing systems, including platforms such as Nordson EFD, Musashi, or Vermes, and has a proven track record working with nanoliter-scale, high-viscosity materials. This role is central to the development, optimization, and execution of dispensing workflows that underpin our microarray patch manufacturing.

This role will also collaborate closely with our automation vendors and our internal engineering, formulation, science and quality team members to operate, refine, and troubleshoot automated systems such as said precision dispensing, robotic pick-and-place modules, servo-driven mechanisms, vision systems, and automated formulation mixers.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development, Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Operate, program, and maintain ultra-precision dispensing platforms (e.g., Nordson EFD, Musashi, Vermes) 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 preventative maintenance of dispensing and related equipment.
• Run and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, including robotic pick-and-place modules and parts handling with conveyers.
• Operate servo-motor driven assemblies, high RPM formulation mixers, degassing systems, curing tools, and micro-fabrication equipment.
• Perform routine calibrations, startups, preventive maintenance, and daily line readiness checks.
• Implement and integrate in-linn and post-production automation vision systems (e.g., Keyence, Cognex, etc.) for product and manufacturing QC.

Qualifications

Required

• 5 - 8 years of hands-on experience working with processing and dispensing microfluidics as a Manufacturing, Automation, or Process Technician in a medical device, pharmaceutical, life-science, or similar regulated
• 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).
• Track record operating ultra-precision dispensing platforms (e.g., Nordson EFD, Musashi, Vermes)
• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

Success Traits

• Hands-on, curious problem solver.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced Start-up setting.
• Systematic troubleshooter.
• Ability to work with vendors and other third part applications specialists.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and full benefits.
• Direct impact on the success and scalability of a next-generation therapeutic platform.