Electromechanical Technician: Prototyping & Lab Automation

Lilasciences; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Lila Sciences seeks a Contract Electromechanical Technician to join the Hardware & Controls Engineering team in Cambridge. You will build, assemble, test, and troubleshoot custom automated instruments, workcells, and experimental equipment for frontier research in life and physical sciences.

You will translate designs into working systems, support rapid prototypes, upgrades, and integration across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls subsystems. The role bridges design and execution.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent hands-on training.
• Experience reading 3D CAD models, drawings and schematics.
• Strong mechanical assembly and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Familiarity with PLCs and automation components.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and calibrate electromechanical equipment and automation systems.
• Build test stands and experimental setups in partnership with engineering teams.
• Perform wiring, cable routing, and subsystem assembly for instruments.
• Support integration, bring‑up, and debugging across subsystems.
• Maintain documentation for builds, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical diagnostics

Reading CAD models

Wiring and cable routing

PLC and automation components

Safety practices (LOTO, lab safety)

Education

Associate’s degree in electromechanical technology or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Lila Sciences seeks a Contract Electromechanical Technician to join the Hardware & Controls Engineering team in Cambridge. You will build, assemble, test, and troubleshoot custom automated instruments, workcells, and experimental equipment for frontier research in life and physical sciences.

You will translate designs into working systems, support rapid prototypes, upgrades, and integration across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls subsystems. The role bridges design and execution.