Lila Sciences
Senior Automated Systems Engineer
$119K–$182K
Cambridge, MA USA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jan 23, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
One Charles Park, Cambridge, MA
About the job
Designs and deploys scalable laboratory automation systems, translating scientific objectives into reliable workflows from concept through implementation.
What you'll do
- Develop, test, troubleshoot, and optimize automated laboratory workflows and systems.
- Translate scientific objectives into technical requirements and automation architectures; coordinate interfaces across science, hardware, controls, and software teams.
- Document workflows and system architectures, conduct FMEAs, and support system safety, quality, and reliability.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience developing and scaling automated workflows in laboratory or industrial settings.
- Understanding of Python, including API integration and error handling.
- Understanding of CAD design and rapid prototyping, including 3D printing.
- Hands-on hardware experience with electrical wiring, sensors, liquid/gas plumbing, and PID controllers.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with machine vision, robotics control algorithms, and advanced experimental systems such as vacuum, laser, furnace, and electrochemical systems.
- Prior experience leading technical teams in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Pay
$118,800 — $182,400 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, API, CAD, 3D printing, PID controllers, machine vision
AI focus
Integrates emerging technologies, including machine vision and advanced sensors, and applies understanding of AI-driven decision-making in research automation.
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