Sr. Engineer I, Robotics Applications

Moderna Therapeutics; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Savings and investments

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Engineer I - Robotics Applications to deploy, configure, and support robotics systems across the manufacturing network with emphasis on Drug Product. You will work with controls, hardware, and digital teams to ensure reliable, compliant operations and up to 25% travel during critical phases.

The role focuses on hands-on implementation, system testing (FAT/SAT), and ongoing optimization in GMP environments, with collaboration across global sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of robotics, automation, or manufacturing systems experience.
• Experience with industrial robots (Staubli, Fanuc, ABB, etc.).
• GMP manufacturing environment exposure preferred.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in robotics and automation.
• Technical project management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, configuration, and commissioning of robotics systems
• Assist in robot programming, vision system setup, and workflow configuration
• Execute FAT, SAT, and commissioning protocols
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during deployment and operations
• Support validation documentation and testing activities
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams during system implementation
• Assist in continuous improvement and optimization of robotics processes
• Support integration of robotics systems with existing equipment and workflows
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and data integrity standards

Skills

Robotics experience

Automation knowledge

GMP familiarity

Hands-on troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Robot programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Staubli

Fanuc

ABB

Job description

The Role

The Senior Engineer I - Robotics Applications (SE1-RA) is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and support of robotics systems associated with capital projects and operational initiatives within Moderna’s manufacturing network, with a primary focus on Drug Product (DP). The candidate should have working knowledge of robotics and automation systems in the life sciences industry, with the ability to support documentation, system setup, and testing activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and support commissioning activities. The incumbent will learn manufacturing processes and apply robotics technologies to improve efficiency, repeatability, and reliability of operations. Experience in GMP fill and finish, including packaging, is highly desirable. This role focuses on the hands-on implementation and operationalization of robotics solutions, ensuring systems are effectively deployed and supported in production environments. The Senior Engineer I will support multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and timeliness throughout the project lifecycle. The Robotics Applications Engineer will work closely with controls engineers, systems engineers, vendors, and site teams to deliver reliable and compliant robotics systems. Travel to support global project execution could be up to 25% during critical phases.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Support installation, configuration, and commissioning of robotics systems
• Assist in robot programming, vision system setup, and workflow configuration
• Execute FAT, SAT, and commissioning protocols
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during deployment and operations
• Support validation documentation and testing activities
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams during system implementation
• Assist in continuous improvement and optimization of robotics processes
• Support integration of robotics systems with existing equipment and workflows
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and data integrity standards

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3-7 years of experience in robotics, automation, or manufacturing systems
• Experience with industrial robots (Staubli, Fanuc, ABB, etc.)
• Exposure to GMP manufacturing environments preferred
• Basic understanding of automation systems and controls
• Ability to collaborate across controls, hardware, and digital teams
• Strong hands-on technical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
• Willingness to learn and grow within robotics and automation disciplines
• Technical Project Management experience a plus

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $121,600.00 - $194,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world‑class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Our Mission and Vision

At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission.

Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients.

Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

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