Contract Robotics Lab Technician: CAD + Hands-on Build

Lila Sciences, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lila Sciences is seeking a contract Robotics Lab Technician to design, build, and integrate robotic systems for our development lab. You will create CAD mounts, assemble using 3D printing, and wire sensors, actuators, and controllers.

This hands-on role requires practical robotics experience, CAD proficiency, and ability to iterate from drawings to working hardware, collaborating closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience around robots (arms/mobile bases) and practical understanding of function.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Measuring, iterating fit and producing parts via 3D printing.
• Familiarity with robotics sensors (cameras, lidars) including wiring and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic electrical skills: wiring, soldering or crimping, using a multimeter, reading schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communicator across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

Responsibilities

• Design parts, mounts, fixtures, and adapters in CAD to integrate off-the-shelf robotic components
• Take measurements, iterate on fit and function, and produce parts via 3D printing and light fabrication
• Assemble and integrate robotic hardware from your own designs or engineering drawings
• Wire and mount sensors, actuators, and control components, including cable routing and connector termination
• Configure motor controllers, I/O, and sensor interfaces, and debug basic control issues with engineers
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot robotics sensors and subsystems during bring-up and integration
• Maintain and upgrade lab robots, document builds and fixes, and keep the lab safe and organized

Skills

Hands-on robotics

CAD design

Wiring & soldering

Electrical testing

Measurement & tolerances

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

3D printing

Multimeter

Job description

Lila Sciences is seeking a contract Robotics Lab Technician to design, build, and integrate robotic systems for our development lab. You will create CAD mounts, assemble using 3D printing, and wire sensors, actuators, and controllers.

This hands-on role requires practical robotics experience, CAD proficiency, and ability to iterate from drawings to working hardware, collaborating closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.