Automations Technician

Terrestrial Bio; Walnut Hill (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. is seeking an Automations Technician to own hands-on automation as the manufacturing floor scales. You will build, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment, drive PM programs, and work cross-functionally to support new product introductions.

Based in Woburn with a move to Allston planned for November 2026, this onsite role requires strong maintenance experience in regulated manufacturing and a proactive mindset to ensure reliable operations as volume grows.

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 manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with automated production equipment and sensors, motors, pneumatics, and industrial controls.
• Comfort in lab and cleanroom environments with required PPE.
• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Robotics controls

Tools

PLCs

Machine vision

Motion control

Robotics

Job description

Automations Technician

Woburn, Moving to Allston, November 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 will work on

• 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

What you bring

• 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

The salary range for this role is $35.00 hour to $40.00 hour