Test Automation Engineer Intern Jobs in Tennessee

## Description**Transnetyx is seeking a full-time Automation Software Engineer to join our team!****Location:** **Nashville, TN (On-site & In-person) with *hybrid optional once fully trained***This role is fully on-site at our Nashville, TN location. We are seeking candidates who are currently located in the Nashville Metropolitan Area and able to work on-site daily. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.**Schedule:** Full-time | Non-Exempt**Salary:** starting at $80,000 annually**Join us during an exciting year of growth and make a direct impact in an innovative, fast-moving environment.**Transnetyx is a Global Biotechnology Software Company. We've built an entire suite of services to help streamline research, so that researchers can focus on what matters most - research that leads to discovery. And supported by a dedicated team of people ready to deliver an exceptional experience.We are headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and are dedicated to advancing research. Since 2000, Transnetyx has genotyped over 25 million samples worldwide with 99.97 percent accuracy, serving thousands of researchers in universities, hospitals, and bioscience companies globally. The company's mission is to help scientists accelerate research by removing redundant tests and optimizing resources through automation.As we continue to scale, we're expanding our automation capabilities - and this role will be at the heart of it!We are seeking an **Automation Software Engineer** to design, build, and support the software systems that power our automated laboratory operations. This role blends hands-on software engineering with laboratory automation, robotics, and instrumentation, offering the opportunity to see your work directly improve efficiency, reliability, and scientific throughput.-**What You'll Do****Software Development & Automation Integration*** Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that integrate laboratory automation platforms and robotic systems.* Program and debug automation software using .NET (C#), SQL, vendor-specific tools, and custom controls for laboratory instruments.* Develop software-based diagnostics, monitoring, and reporting tools to assess automation system health and performance.* Identify system and process inefficiencies and recommend software-driven enhancements to improve reliability and throughput.**System Support & Troubleshooting*** Provide software support for automated instrumentation, equipment, custom hardware add-ons, and related systems.* Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues impacting automated laboratory operations.* Support ongoing maintenance, updates, and optimization of automation software and systems.* Participate in a rotating on-call schedule once fully trained.**Validation, Documentation & Collaboration*** Perform and document IQ/OQ/PQ activities for automated instrumentation, systems, and software components.* Create clear, concise technical documentation for software, systems, and procedures.* Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to define specifications, evaluate compatibility, and support system installations.* Stay current on emerging technologies in automation, robotics, software engineering, and laboratory systems.## Qualifications**What You'll Do****Software Development & Automation Integration*** Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that integrate laboratory automation platforms and robotic systems.* Program and debug automation software using .NET (C#), SQL, vendor-specific tools, and custom controls for laboratory instruments.* Develop software-based diagnostics, monitoring, and reporting tools to assess automation system health and performance.* Identify system and process inefficiencies and recommend software-driven enhancements to improve reliability and throughput.**System Support & Troubleshooting*** Provide software support for automated instrumentation, equipment, custom hardware add-ons, and related systems.* Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues impacting automated laboratory operations.* Support ongoing maintenance, updates, and optimization of automation software and systems.* Participate in a rotating on-call schedule once fully trained.**Validation, Documentation & Collaboration*** Perform and document IQ/OQ/PQ activities for automated instrumentation, systems, and software components.* Create clear, concise technical documentation for software, systems, and procedures.* Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to define specifications, evaluate compatibility, and support system installations.* Stay current on emerging technologies in automation, robotics, software engineering, and laboratory systems.-**What You Bring****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.* Proficiency in .NET (C#) and SQL programming.* Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical circuits and mechanical engineering concepts.* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical documentation.* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with VB, image processing, or IoT development.* 5+ years working with laboratory automation equipment such as ABI, Tecan, Beckman, Brooks, Biotek, Liconic, Hamilton, Cognex, Thermo, Epson, or SPT.* Microsoft SQL certification (helpful, not required).-**Why Transnetyx*** Be part of a growing global biotech company making a measurable impact in research and discovery.* Work in a highly technical, hands-on role where your software directly powers real-world laboratory systems.* Collaborate with smart, driven teammates in an environment that values initiative, creativity, and continuous improvement.* Enjoy the stability of an established company with the energy and opportunity of a growth phase.-**Location****This role is based on-site at our Nashville, TN facility**,with Transnetyx headquarters located in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. #J-18808-Ljbffr