Lab Engineer, Automation

Nokia; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being support

Flexible working arrangements

Annual bonus

Continuous learning programs

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an R&D Lab Automation Engineer to join their Wroclaw team. This role focuses on implementing AI-enabled automation solutions and collaborating with lab teams worldwide to enhance internal engineering tools.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, strong Python skills, and experience in automation. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a robust benefits package, including health support and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or equivalent experience.
• Very good English communication skills and ability to work in international teams.
• Strong Python skills and understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions for R&D laboratories.
• Develop AI-enabled automation and infrastructure orchestration capabilities.
• Build and enhance automation scripts and web-based user interfaces.
• Analyze requirements, deliver features, and troubleshoot automation issues.

Skills

Python skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Backend development

Automation experience

Good English communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications

Tools

Docker

REST APIs

Job description

Job Description

Global R&D Laboratories organization seeks an R&D Lab Automation Engineer to join the Laboratory team in Wroclaw. In this role you will work closely with the local Lab team in Wroclaw and collaborate with Lab teams at 16 sites worldwide.

You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining functionalities for AI‑enabled automation, infrastructure orchestration, and internal engineering tools. This role combines infrastructure automation with modern AI capabilities.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions and internal tools for R&D laboratories
• Develop AI‑enabled automation and infrastructure orchestration capabilities
• Build and enhance automation scripts, backend services, and web‑based user interfaces
• Integrate systems with internal platforms using REST APIs and ensure codebase maintenance
• Support AI initiatives (e.g., RAG, agent‑based workflows, LLM integrations)
• Analyze requirements, deliver backend/frontend features, and troubleshoot automation issues
• Test, validate, and continuously improve tools and solutions, including documentation
• Collaborate with international teams and gradually take ownership of selected areas

Key Skills And Experience

Must have:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or equivalent experience
• Very good English communication skills and ability to work in international teams
• Reliability, analytical mindset, problem‑solving skills, ownership, and teamwork
• Strong Python skills and understanding of object‑oriented design principles
• Experience in automation, scripting, backend development, or infrastructure tooling
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX and Windows environments (configuration, troubleshooting, scripting)
• Basic knowledge of Docker, REST APIs, integrations, and networking (TCP/IP)
• Interest in AI technologies (RAG, LLMs, agents) and willingness to learn automation design

Nice to have:

• Experience or familiarity with R&D environments (e.g., laboratories, research setups, engineering test environments)
• Experience in Automation, Software, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering roles
• Familiarity with CI/CD, monitoring, logging, or observability tools
• Experience with Docker and basic container orchestration concepts
• Experience with internal engineering tools, self‑service portals, or developer platforms
• Knowledge of vector databases, semantic search, or LLM APIs / model‑serving platforms
• Interest in building AI assistants and agent‑based workflows for technical users
• Understanding of security and access control principles for automation platforms

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance
• Health and well‑being support – private medical care for you and your family, life insurance, mental health programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Meal and lifestyle perks – Lunch Pass (monthly meal subsidy), Nokia Social Fund (sport card, cinema tickets, loans)
• Volunteering – two paid days per year for community or charitable activities
• Career growth & mobility – technical career path, job rotation, and domestic relocation support
• Continuous learning – mentorship programs, digital learning platforms and tools
• Annual bonus – based on individual and company performance
• Pension scheme (PPE) – available after 36 months of continuous employment
• Car benefit – eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade

Legal & Diversity Statement

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.