Senior Lab Automation Engineer – Remote-Eligible

WR Engineering; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 209.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

401(k) and long-term incentives

Site-based with remote flexibility

Descripción de la vacante

WR Engineering in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to develop and deploy automated laboratory systems supporting drug development.

This hands-on role combines robotics, hardware integration, programming and data analysis to automate experimental workflows and improve data quality.

You will lead projects from design through installation, integrate instruments, and collaborate with chemistry and engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions.

Formación

• BS with 12+ years of experience in automation or a related field.
• MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 4+ years, preferred.
• Proven automation equipment delivery in R&D or manufacturing.

Responsabilidades

• Lead automation projects from design through installation and delivery.
• Integrate robotics, analytical instruments, sensors and lab equipment.
• Develop end-to-end workflows linking equipment with data collection, reporting and storage.
• Partner with chemistry, engineering and analytical teams to solve challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Apply process modelling, experimental design and data analysis to improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing systems, safety and reduce manual intervention.
• Train colleagues and communicate technical solutions across disciplines.

Conocimientos

Hardware integration

Project coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, robotics or related area

MS or PhD considered

Herramientas

Ignition

Python

C#

C++

C

Visual Basic

Descripción del empleo

WR Engineering in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to develop and deploy automated laboratory systems supporting drug development.

This hands-on role combines robotics, hardware integration, programming and data analysis to automate experimental workflows and improve data quality.

You will lead projects from design through installation, integrate instruments, and collaborate with chemistry and engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions.