Automation Technician

Terrestrial Bio, Inc.; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. in Woburn, MA (moving to Allston in Q4 2026) is seeking an Automation Technician to join our growing manufacturing team onsite.

You will troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, build and install custom automation, and lead preventive maintenance while driving safety, efficiency, and product quality. This hands-on role requires 10+ years in maintenance or related technical work, experience with PLCs, robotics, and machine vision, and the ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical/electrical assembly, or a related technical role.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, controls, and robotic systems in automated environments.
• Hands-on with automated production equipment, sensors, motors, pneumatics, and industrial controls.
• Laboratory/cleanroom PPE experience required.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device/pharma) preferred.
• Knowledge of PLCs, machine vision, motion control, robotics, or basic programming is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize across tasks and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn evolving automation tech.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment to minimize downtime.
• Build, assemble, and install custom automation, fixtures, and prototype systems.
• Drive continuous improvement to safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for equipment maintenance.
• Own and manage the preventive maintenance program, including scheduling and documentation.
• Analyze equipment performance and failure logs to optimize PM strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development on new introductions.
• Ensure equipment safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical/Mechanical

Troubleshooting

Automated systems

PLC/Controls

Robotics

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Lab/cleanroom PPE

Process improvement

Tools

PLCs

Machine vision

Motion control

Robotics

Job description

Automation Technician

Woburn, moving to Allston, Q4 2026, Onsite

About Terrestrial Bio, Inc.

Terrestrial is transforming the delivery of next-generation therapies, starting with GLP-1. Terrestrial’s proprietary Tacterra™ microarray patch (MAP) and applicator platform consists of a patch resembling an adhesive bandage, which is applied with a preloaded applicator and removed after a few minutes. Once applied, each patch delivers bioactive tips into the skin, which dissolve quickly into the body, rapidly releasing their therapeutic payload. Designed for self-administration, the temperature-stable Tacterra™ platform enables precise, controlled delivery of a wide range of therapeutics without medical sharps or refrigeration.

Terrestrial has generated strong clinical and in‑vivo proof of concept across multiple molecules. For more information, visit www.terrestrialbio.com.

Why this role

This is a rare chance to own automation hands‑on as a manufacturing operation scales from the ground up. You won't be maintaining someone else's system — you'll be building, troubleshooting, and improving the equipment that makes a first-of-its-kind therapeutic platform possible. As production volume grows, your decisions on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and process improvement will directly shape how well the operation scales. You'll work closely with the automation team and cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality — with real influence over the technical direction of the floor.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, machinery, and hardware systems to minimize downtime
• Build, assemble, and install custom automated equipment, test fixtures, and prototype systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing safety, efficiency, reliability, and product quality
• Develop and maintain SOPs for equipment maintenance
• Own and manage the preventive maintenance (PM) program, including scheduling and documentation
• Analyze equipment performance, maintenance records, and failure logs to optimize PM strategy
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development on new product introductions and production activities
• Ensure equipment operates safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards

Who you are

• 10+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical/electrical assembly, or a related technical role
• Strong troubleshooting experience across electrical, mechanical, controls, and robotic systems in automated manufacturing environments
• Hands‑on experience with automated production equipment, sensors, motors, pneumatics, and industrial controls
• Comfort working in laboratory and cleanroom environments with required PPE (lab coats, shoe covers, hairnets, safety glasses, gloves)
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing preferred, especially with high‑volume automated lines
• Working knowledge of PLCs, machine vision, motion control, robotics, or basic programming is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize across multiple tasks and deadlines
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and driven to keep learning as automation technology evolves

Compensation:

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $35 - $40 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Onsite expectations:

The majority of our roles at Terrestrial are either onsite or hybrid, which allows us to meet both business and team needs. Candidates applying must be willing to be onsite 4-5 days per week.

Location:

Woburn, MA and our new, custom facility in Allston MA planned for Q4 of 2026.

At Terrestrial, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. We aim to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.