Shift Automation Engineer - Lab Ops & Throughput

Lila Sciences, Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 125,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Automation Engineer I/II for Sustaining Engineering & Lab Operations. You will own AISF workcells during shifts, triage faults, and drive improvements across reliability, throughput, and recovery.

The role emphasizes strong handoffs, documentation, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration in a live production setting. The position is on-site in Cambridge with first or second shift options, offering growth in automation, controls, and software integration

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or hands‑on experience in engineering/science.
1+ years in lab automation, instrumentation, or production operations.
Ability to troubleshoot electro‑mechanical equipment and software.
Strong written communication for cross‑shift handoffs.
Ability to collaborate across mechanical, controls, and software teams.
Willingness to work on-site in Cambridge, MA on the listed shifts.

Responsibilities

Operate AISF workcells during shifts and triage faults.
Drive continuous improvement for reliability and throughput.
Schedule downtime with Research Operations and verify changes.
Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and software engineers to root cause problems.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and vendor service.
Document shift events and handoffs clearly.
Identify recurring failure patterns for SELO improvements.
Extend runbooks and diagnostic tooling.