Autonomous Lab Robotics Engineer

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech in Pasadena is seeking a Robotics Engineer to develop robotic systems that autonomously perform complex laboratory tasks in chemical sciences. You will work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and chemical experimentation to build flexible platforms that operate safely and reliably in real lab environments.

You will lead development of manipulation, perception, planning, control, and feedback for automated chemical experiments, translating experimental needs into robust robotic

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in robotics, mechanical/ electrical engineering, CS, or related field.
• Strong robotics research background: manipulation, planning, perception, or related areas.
• Experience developing and testing integrated robotic hardware and software systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and program robotic systems for autonomous laboratory experimentation.
• Develop robotic manipulation strategies for glassware, instruments, containers, samples, and tools.
• Develop motion-planning, perception, control, and feedback algorithms for complex lab environments.
• Integrate manipulators with cameras, sensors, and laboratory instruments.
• Develop software infrastructure to coordinate robotics with automated chemical experiments.

Skills

Robotics

Python

C++

Motion planning

Perception

Control systems

Education

Master's degree in Robotics or related field

PhD in Robotics or related field

Tools

ROS

OpenCV

Job description

Caltech in Pasadena is seeking a Robotics Engineer to develop robotic systems that autonomously perform complex laboratory tasks in chemical sciences. You will work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and chemical experimentation to build flexible platforms that operate safely and reliably in real lab environments.

You will lead development of manipulation, perception, planning, control, and feedback for automated chemical experiments, translating experimental needs into robust robotic