Senior Automated Systems Engineer (Staff/Principal)

Lila Sciences

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 163,400 - 228,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
Educational assistance program
Subsidized lunch program

Job summary

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is looking for a Staff / Principal Automated Systems Engineer to design and implement automation solutions for laboratory workflows. This hands-on role requires collaboration across scientific and engineering teams to build high-throughput automated workcells.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Engineering, along with proven experience in developing automated workflows and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation with benefits including medical coverage and equity options is offered.

Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience developing automated workflows in laboratory or industrial settings.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey technical concepts.
  • Proven ability to integrate hardware and controls systems with automation workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable automated solutions for laboratory workflows.
  • Lead troubleshooting and optimization of automated systems for improved reliability.
  • Act between science, hardware, controls, and software teams ensuring cohesive solutions.

Skills

Python programming
Laboratory automation
Electrical wiring
3D printing
Cad design
Machine vision applications
Robotics control algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is looking for a Staff / Principal Automated Systems Engineer to design and implement automation solutions for laboratory workflows. This hands-on role requires collaboration across scientific and engineering teams to build high-throughput automated workcells.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Engineering, along with proven experience in developing automated workflows and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation with benefits including medical coverage and equity options is offered.

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