Research Robotics Engineer: Lab Automation & Prototyping

Biopharma Careers; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Well-being programs

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Bonus programs and equity awards

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a Robotics Engineer to advance mRNA medicines by developing, testing, and improving engineering solutions for Research teams. This hands-on role covers design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and refinement of laboratory instruments and automation-enabled systems.

You will mentor junior team members, collaborate with scientists and engineers, create clear design notes and build records, and identify improvements to reliability, safety, and data quality in a

Qualifications

• BS or higher with 2+ years in electromechanical fields.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and maintaining electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of sensors, actuators, motors, wiring, and controls.
• Ability to solve moderate problems using data and judgment.
• Strong attention to design notes, test records, and documentation.
• Ability to mentor teammates and collaborate with researchers.

Responsibilities

• Independently support design, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and improvement of lab instruments and automation systems.
• Assist mechanical, electrical, and mechatronic design work including wiring and layout.
• Participate in system integration, connecting hardware, controls, and software into workflows.
• Develop and execute experimental test plans, analyze results, and document findings.
• Solve technical problems using analysis of existing solutions and data.
• Provide tech support and guidance for researchers and engineers.
• Create design notes, build records, and operating guidance.
• Identify improvements to reliability, usability, safety, and data quality.
• Work within evolving research engineering practices and broaden system understanding.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote good engineering practices.
• Explain complex info clearly to cross-functional partners.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Documentation habits

Mentoring juniors

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Explain complex tech

Education

B.S. or higher

Tools

CAD tools

PLCs

Microcontrollers

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Moderna is seeking a Robotics Engineer to advance mRNA medicines by developing, testing, and improving engineering solutions for Research teams. This hands-on role covers design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and refinement of laboratory instruments and automation-enabled systems.

You will mentor junior team members, collaborate with scientists and engineers, create clear design notes and build records, and identify improvements to reliability, safety, and data quality in a